United States v. Coughlin

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ROYCE C. LAMBERTH, Chief Judge.

Before the Court is defendant’s Motion [159] for a new trial and Motion for a judgment of acquittal. Upon consideration of the defendant’s Motion, the government’s response [162], the defendant’s reply [164], the applicable law, and the entire record in this case, the Court will deny defendant’s Motion for a new trial and Motion for a judgment of acquittal for the reasons set forth below.

I. BACKGROUND

A. Coughlin’s September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Claim

Defendant Charles Coughlin, a United States naval officer, was working at the Pentagon…