United States v. James J. Curran, Jr.

OPINION OF THE COURT

WEIS, Circuit Judge.

This case arose as the result of the defendant’s actions in arranging to reimburse individuals for contributions they had made at the defendant’s instigation to the campaign funds of candidates for federal offices. Defendant was convicted on charges of causing election campaign treasurers to submit false reports to the Federal Election Commission in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2(b) and 1001, the false statements statute. He was also convicted on a conspiracy charge, under 18 U.S.C. § 371 based on the . same conduct. We will grant a new trial because the…