United States v. Pablo Ochoa, Jr.

FLAUM, Chief Judge.

Pablo Ochoa, Jr., appeals his conviction for conspiracy to commit mail fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371. He challenges the government’s use of hearsay testimony at his trial and argues that venue was improper. For the reasons stated herein, we affirm the defendant’s conviction.

I. Background

On February 23, 1995, defendant Pablo Ochoa, Jr., who lived in Chicago Heights, Illinois, purchased a 1995 Buick Roadmas-ter for $32,635. Because he traded in two cars on which he had a negative equity position, he paid approximately $7000 more than the Roadmaster was actually worth.…