United States v. James S. Doran

BARTLE, District Judge:

This is the appeal of Dr. James S. Doran who was convicted under 18 U.S.C. § 666 of embezzlement from Florida State University (“FSU”), an organization receiving federal funds.1 He argues that he is entitled to a judgment of acquittal. Doran maintains, among other grounds, that any embezzlement was not from FSU and that the Government did not prove that the victimized organization under the statute was a recipient of federal benefits. The Court has jurisdiction of this appeal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291. The Court’s review of the District Court’s denial of a judgment…