United States v. Goldberg
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
105 F.3d 770 (1st Cir. 1997)
Relevant factsFree
Goldberg (defendant) was charged with fraud and tax offenses; at trial the prosecution introduced statements his co-conspirators made in furtherance of the conspiracy before Goldberg had joined it. He argued those pre-membership statements could not be admitted against him.
IssueFree
Whether statements made by co-conspirators before the defendant joined the conspiracy are admissible against him under the hearsay exception.