Rinella v. United States

SPARKS, Circuit Judge.

The appeal of Samuel Rinella apparently has. been abandoned. The same counsel have appeared for each appellant, yet the only contested issues mentioned or discussed are: (1) The lack of sufficient evidence to support the verdicts as to appellants Joseph Rinella and Ingrovedo. (2) The alleged error of the court in permitting appellant Joseph Rinella to be cross-examined as to a former conviction of a crime. (3) The alleged improper argument of the district attorney before the jury.

There is substantial evidence in the record to support the following facte: On February 24,…