United States v. Fraza

BAILEY ALDRICH, Senior Circuit Judge.

James Fraza and his son Scott (“James” and “Scott,” collectively “defendants”) were indicted on various counts of fraud, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2, 1041, 1341, 1344, 1346, and violations of the Taft-Hartley Act, 18 U.S.C. § 371, arising from a scheme to defraud a credit union. After a four day jury trial, both defendants were found guilty on all counts and now appeal their convictions and sentences. We affirm, with a minor exception.

I. Background

In 1989, James offered to purchase 80 acres of land in Coventry, Rhode Island, from George Dupont (“Dupont”). The agreed…