An appellant who executed hundreds of money transfers on behalf of a group of fraudsters wants his convictions overturned, claiming he was kept in the dark about the source of the funds.
The Elbert P. Tuttle U.S. Courthouse in Atlanta, home of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. (Photo via Eoghanacht/Wikipedia Commons)
(CN) The 11th Circuit on Tuesday considered whether prosecutors are trying to have their cake and eat it, too, if they argue for a defendant’s active knowledge of a crime but fall back on a “deliberate ignorance” jury instruction to convict.
The issue arose in the case of Shameer Hassan, who is appealing his convictions on charges of money laundering, wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in connection with a sweepstakes scheme.
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READY TO READ â Samantha Fouty, left, and Gena Kelley, student workers at West Liberty Universityâs Paul N. Elbin Library, stand near the books available for the African American Read-In. Plans call for video of students and staff reading selections by Black American authors to be posted on WLUâs Topper Station as part of the national event Feb. 25. Contributed
WEST LIBERTY– Through the years the staff at West Liberty University has strived to raise awareness and understanding of various cultures.
That mission will continue this month with the university’s participation in the African American Read-In, with all students and staff invited to submit a video of themselves reading selections from books, poetry and other writings by Black American authors for compilation in a video that will be shared on Feb. 25 through e-mail and WLU’s Topper Station website.