United States v. Upton

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

SARIS, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

On October 20, 2004, after a jury trial, defendant George Upton was convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering, failure to file a tax return, and filing a false tax, return. Following this verdict, the jury found certain of defendant’s property forfeitable to the government. The defendant now moves for acquittal on the conspiracy charge and the failure to file a tax return charge. He also challenges the forfeiture findings.

After hearing, defendant’s motion for acquittal is DENIED. Defendant’s motion to vacate the jury’s…