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Botched FCPA Defense May Taint Conviction, 1st Circ. Hints
Law360 (April 7, 2021, 4:24 PM EDT) The First Circuit on Wednesday suggested that an attorney trying his first case may have botched it badly enough to taint a retired Army colonel s bribery conviction, but seemed skeptical that the lawyer s performance also tilted the scales for an alleged co-conspirator.
The three-judge panel heard the appeal of federal prosecutors seeking to reinstate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Travel Act conspiracy convictions for Joseph Baptiste, a retired U.S. Army colonel and Maryland dentist, and Richard Boncy, a lawyer and dual citizen of Haiti and the United States.
Botched FCPA Defense May Taint Conviction, 1st Circ Hints
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TTCF appoints new executive
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Roberts vs Williams for TTCF presidency
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FOR the first time in its history, the TT Cycling Federation (TTCF) will host its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and internal elections via an online platform on Saturday from 3pm.
Former president Rowena Williams (2010-2014) will contest the incumbent Joseph Roberts for the presidential position.
Over 100 members of the TTCF are expected to join in on the electronic platform to cast their votes. The new executive will serve a four-year term.
The federation has engaged a certified company to help conduct the election online. An auditor and attorney will also be included to help officiate proceedings.