United States v. Tocco

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

ASPEN, District Judge.

On August 17, 1983, a special grand jury indicted the twelve defendants in this case for conspiracy, operation of an illegal gambling business and tax law violations related to gambling, under 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 1955, and 26 U.S.C. § 7203. Presently before the Court are motions to dismiss the indictment filed by defendants Albert Tocco (“Tocco”) and John Hadala (“Hadala”). For the reasons set forth below, the defendants’ motions are denied.

I. Multiple Conspiracies

Tocco first argues that the indictment improperly charges more than one…