United States v. Martorella

OPINION

ZIEGLER, District Judge.

I. History of Case

Defendants were indicted on August 17, 1977, for alleged participation in a conspiracy involving an illegal gambling enterprise. 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 1955 (1970). The matter presently before the court is defendants’ motions to suppress evidence obtained as the result of wire interceptions conducted pursuant to orders of this court dated January 8 and February 6, 1975.

The orders were issued pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2518 (1970). Defendants’ motions relate, in part, to Section 2518(l)(e) of that Act which provides:

“(1) Each application for an order…