District Court, D. New Jersey August 23, 1988, Crim. 86-301 (United States v. Levy)

OPINION

BROTMAN, District Judge.

I.

Introduction

Defendants Levy, Fisher and Canterino have made various post-trial motions following their convictions on two counts of conspiracy to extort John LaMonte. The defendants contend the following relief is appropriate:

(A) a judgment of acquittal, pursuant to Fed.R.Crim.P. 29, based on the insufficiency of the evidence, or a new trial, pursuant to Fed.