Legal Opinion
United States v. Shamah
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided October 12, 2010No. 18-2134PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WILLIAMS, Circuit Judge.
Mahmoud “Mike” Shamah was a Chicago police officer who decided, along with his partner Richard Doroniuk, that they could supplement their income by shaking down drug dealers. Using information given to them by an informant, they identified drug dealers and stole money and drugs from them. They were caught, and both were charged with conspiracy in violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”), 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d), along with other charges. Doroniuk pleaded guilty, but Shamah was convicted by a jury.
Shamah appeals, arguing that he cannot be…
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