United States v. Guertin

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES, v. PAUL MICHAEL GUERTIN, Case No. 1:21-cr-262 (TNM) Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION Paul Michael Guertin stands accused of committing wire fraud, in violation of

18 U.S.C. § 1343

(Count I), and obstructing an official proceeding, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c)(2) (Count II). He seeks dismissal of the Indictment, arguing that his alleged misconduct—false statements relating to a routine security clearance renewal—does not support an offense under either provision. The Court agrees. Although both statutes are notoriously…