Legal Opinion
United States v. Riggi, John M., in 90-5974. United States of America v. Timpani, Salvatore, in 90-5975
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided February 13, 1992No. 90-5974, 90-5975PublishedCited by 37 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
COWEN, Circuit Judge.
Defendants John M. Riggi, Sr. and Salvatore Timpani appeal their convictions on a variety of charges stemming from alleged connections with the Mafia. Riggi was charged in a thirty-three count indictment with racketeering and committing acts of extortion while serving as a labor union official and consultant. He was convicted on eight counts of the indictment, including violations of the Hobbs Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1951 (1988), and Taft-Hartley Act, 29 U.S.C. § 186(b) (1988). He was acquitted on the remaining counts, including charges under the Racketeer…
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