United States v. Frank L. Marrapese

TORRUELLA, Circuit Judge.

Frank L. Marrapese appeals from his conviction of obstruction of justice under 18 U.S.C. § 1503 and from his sentencing as a dangerous special offender under 18 U.S.C. § 3575.

Marrapese was originally indicted in May 1982 for his involvement in a stolen goods conspiracy. While that case was proceeding, Marrapese contacted a witness and tried to induce him to change his testimony. The witness contacted the government and was outfitted with a body tape recorder to wear to a meeting with Marrapese at Marrapese’s lawyer’s office. The tape recorded Marrapese requesting the…