Legal Opinion
United States v. Charles E. Neiswender, A/K/A Lee Anderson
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided January 9, 1979No. 77-1642PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HAYNSWORTH, Chief Judge:
The appellant in this action seeks reversal of his conviction for obstruction of justice. Although the case raises serious issues, we find no reversible error and affirm.
I
Shortly after commencement of the criminal trial of former Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel, Charles E. Neiswender, the defendant-appellant, contacted Arnold Weiner, Mandel’s chief defense attorney. Neiswender told Weiner he could “guarantee” an acquittal of Mandel if “proper financial arrangements were made.” Weiner promptly informed the United States Attorney and District Judge Pratt, then presiding…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- United States v. Francisco ToscaninoCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1974
- United States v. SomersCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1974
- United States v. PartinCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1977
- United States v. Eugene HarrisCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1977
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3Cited by40 opinions
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