U.S. v. VOLPENDESTO

Nos. 11-3022, 12-1180, 12-1656.

746 F.3d 273 (2014)

UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Anthony VOLPENDESTO, Mark Polchan, and Michael Sarno, Defendants-Appellants.

United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.

Decided March 24, 2014.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Amarjeet Singh Bhachu , Attorney, Office of the United States Attorney, Chicago, IL, for Plaintiff-Appellee.

Cynthia Giacchetti , Attorney, Chicago, IL, for Defendant-Appellant.

Before WOOD, Chief Judge, and FLAUM and SYKES, Circuit Judges.


FLAUM, Circuit Judge.

A jury convicted Anthony Volpendesto, Mark Polchan, and Michael Sarno of numerous offenses — principally racketeering conspiracy, but also conducting an illegal gambling business, conspiracy to damage property by means of an explosive device, and conspiracy to obstruct justice, among others. They now challenge their convictions and sentences.

I. Background

This case involves a criminal enterprise operating in and around...

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