United States v. Ferguson

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS

HIGHSMITH, District Judge.

THIS CAUSE is before the Court upon Defendant Donald L. Ferguson’s motion to dismiss the superseding indictment. After the motion had been fully briefed, the Court heard oral argument from counsel on June 12, 2000. For the reasons set forth below, Defendant’s motion to dismiss is denied.

I. BACKGROUND 1

In this case of first impression, the United States brings a criminal prosecution against a former criminal defense attorney for money laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1957. 2 The superseding indict ment charges Defendant…