United States v. Salvitti

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

CAHN, District Judge.

In a four count indictment the government has charged the defendant, Augustine A. Salvitti, with violations of the Hobbs Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1951. Pursuant to a waiver by the defendant, I tried the matter without a jury. Although Fed.R.Crim.P. 23(c) does not require specific findings unless a request is made, I nevertheless make the following:

FINDINGS OF FACT

1. At all times material to the allegations in the indictment the defendant was Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia (Redevelopment Authority).

2. In the spring…