United States v. Lane

OPINION AND ORDER

NORGLE, District Judge.

Before the court are Defendant Vincent Lane’s motions for release pending appeal and for extension of the date of surrender. On January 15, 2002, the court issued a minute order denying the motions, and stating that a full opinion would follow giving the court’s reasons in accordance with United States v. Swanquist, 125 F.3d 573 (7th Cir.1997). The reasons for the denials are outlined below.

I. BACKGROUND

In a nine count superceding indictment, Lane was charged with one count of violating 18 U.S.C. § 1344 and eight counts of violating 18 U.S.C. § 1014,…