United States v. Ayala

OPINION

SCHEINDLIN, District Judge.

Background

After a three-month trial, defendant Gregory Ayala was found guilty of, inter alia, participating in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (“RICO”) enterprise known as Power Rules. Seventeen or more defendants were charged with participating in this enterprise. Many of the defendants pled guilty; several entered into cooperation agreements. Ayala, together with six other defendants, were tried in a joint trial. One of the key allegations against the remaining defendants is that they had attempted to kill their co-defendant Gregory Ayala.

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