Following a bench trial, Roberto Puente, Jr. was convicted of making a false statement to a government agency in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001. Puente raises two arguments on appeal. Puente argues first that the government did not carry its burden of proving the elements of a § 1001 violation, and second that his conduct fell within the "exculpatory no" exception to § 1001. Finding no...
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