United States v. Dote

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

MORAN, Senior District Judge.

The government has brought a seven-count indictment against an alleged bookmaking ring, including defendant Anthony Dote. The charges include operating an illegal gambling business, 18 U.S.C. § 1955, use of interstate facilities tc further unlawful activity, 18 U.S.C. § 1952, and RICO violations. 18 U.S.C. § 1962(c)-(d). Dote has filed two motions to dismiss the indictments, from which we have dis cerned seven constitutional and statutory arguments. For the following reasons, defendant’s motions are denied.

BACKGROUND

Defendant Dote is…