United States v. Sgarlat

OPINION

SIMANDLE, District Judge:

I. INTRODUCTION AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Defendant John Sgarlat, under investigation for securities fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion, supplied a written confession to agents of the FBI on September 28, 2005 and began cooperating with the government. Mr. Sgarlat, represented by highly experienced, appointed counsel Harold Shapiro, Esquire, followed up with detailed proffer sessions with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, intending to plead guilty under a negotiated plea agreement. Although Sgarlat’s cooperation was ended by the government in February 2006, he still…