United States v. Herbert J. Lewis and Vernon Abrahams

ROBERT MADDEN HILL, Circuit Judge:

Herbert J. Lewis and Vernon Abrahams appeal convictions related to their involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme. We hold that they were not deprived of their rights under the Sixth Amendment, notwithstanding their claims that their counsel was inadequate and was subject to a conflict of interest, nor was there error in the government’s use of redacted portions of Lewis’ grand jury testimony against him during the trial. Thus, we affirm in all respects.

I. FACTS

Lewis and Abrahams were each indicted and later convicted on four counts relating to their…