Federal 7th Circuit Court
Criminal Court
Sufficiency of the Evidence
Defendants were found guilty of federal mail fraud and money laundering charges resulting from a failed development project in which defendants were accused of diverting project revenue for personal gain. Defendants raised a wide range of issues on appeal. The Seventh Circuit found no merit in their arguments and affirmed, finding that defendants’ arguments either lacked merit or were waived. The appellate court also noted that the defendants’ briefs were deficient and ordered counsel to show cause as to why they should not be sanctioned due to violations of Circuit Rule 30. (EASTERBROOK and BRENNAN, concurring)