United States v. Douglas D. Green, A/K/A Doug Green

REYNALDO G. GARZA, Circuit Judge:

Appellant Douglas D. Green (Green) challenges his convictions for mail fraud, conspiracy to commit mail fraud and money laundering and the sentences imposed. For the following reasons, we AFFIRM Green’s convictions and sentences.

The Facts

“They say the gods themselves/ Are moved by gifts, and gold does more with men than words.” 1

Appellant Green was elected to the position of Commissioner of Insurance for the State of Louisiana in October of 1987. He took office in March of 1988. The facts of his election campaign and his conduct while in office bear witness to…