United States v. Pickard

ENTRY

BARKER, District Judge.

William A. Pickard III has filed a motion to dismiss the indictment against him on the basis that the government’s conduct was “outrageous;” Pickard claims that the government targeted him for investigation without a reasonable basis, manufactured a crime through repeated requests and coercion, and inflated the seriousness of the offense. Pickard’s motion has been fully briefed, and upon review of the parties’ filings and record, the motion to dismiss is DENIED.

I. Discussion

Outrageous Conduct

Pickard moves to dismiss the indictment claiming, “investigative conduct…