United States v. Arnone

ORDER

GERTNER, District Judge.

On June 27, 1997, the Court sentenced defendants Richard Arnone (“Arnone”) and Susan Middleton (“Middleton”). After a twelve day jury trial in May 1996, Arnone and Middleton were convicted of conspiracy and violations of 18 U.S.C. § 215. This memorandum amplifies the findings made on that date, as the basis for the sentences imposed by the Court.

I. STANDARDS

At sentencing, a trial court may determine facts and make judgments based on the credibility of witnesses. 18 U.S.C. § 3742(e); United States v. Ruiz, 905 F.2d 499, 507 (1st Cir.1990). But some restrictions…