Legal Opinion
United States v. Michael Greer
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided December 9, 1986No. 86-4153PublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Per curiam
The background to this prosecution for racketeering, extortion, and obstruction of justice is set forth in United States v. Carlock, 806 F.2d 535 (5th Cir. Dec. 9, 1986). We add only those facts necessary to this appeal.
Michael Greer, a member of Local 406 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, was often appointed by Willard S. Carlock, Sr., the business agent of the Lake Charles district office of Local 406, to be an assistant master, and at times master, mechanic on job sites. As an assistant master mechanic, Greer served as an assistant foreman and wielded power over the…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- United States v. Jerry Diggs, United States of America v. Peter OliverezCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1981
- United States v. Willard S. Carlock, Sr., Mitchell J. Scimemi, Willard S. Carlock, Jr., and Columbus J. LairdCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1986
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