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United States v. Tramunti

District Court, S.D. New York

Decided January 17, 1974No. 73 Cr. 1099PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

KEVIN THOMAS DUFFY, District Judge.

John Spurdis is a liar.

District Judges are charged with the responsibility of determining credibility of witnesses because our court system recognizes that the signs of credibility are more than just those found in a cold record. Spurdis’ testimony is, in and of itself, inherently incredible. It is clear that he changed his story from time to time as it suited him; but my conclusion as to his credibility is dictated not only by these factors but by watching a man of supreme ego attempting to toy with the truth and with our court system. The record…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Brinegar v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1949
  2. Chambers v. MaroneySupreme Court of the United States · 1970
  3. Sibron v. New YorkSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
  4. Henry v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1959
  5. United States v. Nicholas ChristopheCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1972

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. United States v. Carmine TramuntiCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1975
  2. MCA, Inc. v. WilsonDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1976
  3. United States v. BarnesDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1977
  4. Bertolino v. Italian LineDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1976
  5. Penthouse International, Ltd. v. Dominion Federal Savings & Loan Ass'nCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1988

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