United States v. Joseph Scafo

LUMBARD, Circuit Judge:

Joseph Scafo appeals from his conviction for stealing goods in foreign commerce in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 659. His principal claim of error is the district court’s denial of his motion to dismiss for failure of the Government to be ready for trial within the time required by the Second Circuit Rules Regarding Prompt Disposition of Criminal Cases. 28 U.S.C.A. (Supp.1972).

On Sunday, August 10, 1969, two cartons containing watches and pearls were taken from a locked wire mesh cage for high value shipments in the American Airlines Cargo Terminal at John F. Kennedy…