United States v. Glaub

MURPHY, Circuit Judge.

I. Introduction

Defendant-Appellant, Gunther Glaub, was convicted of violating the criminal provisions of the False Claims Act. 18 U.S.C. § 287 . He challenges those convictions, arguing his act of submitting personal bills and invoices to the United States for payment was protected by the First Amendment. He also challenges the jury instructions given in his trial on the basis that they failed to set forth the correct definition of the term "claim."

We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and affirm Glaub's convictions.

II. Factual Background

Glaub was charged by…