Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Ninth Circuit -- USA V. WILKES

Remand to determine if deft's witness should have been granted use immunity.

No Brady violation, as not material.

Denial of many prosc. misconduct claims.

Quid pro quo bribery and misrepresentation satisfy Skilling's narrowing of honest services.

Sufficient evidence?kosher jury instructions for money laundering.


USA V. WILKES
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