Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit October 21, 1997, 96-3239 to 96-3241 (United States v. Walter v. Cross, A/K/A Bobo, in No. 96-3239. Jules C. Melograne, in No. 96-3240. Nunzio Melograne, in No. 96-3241)

OPINION OF THE COURT

STAPLETON, Circuit Judge:

A jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western Distinct of Pennsylvania found Appellants Walter Crosis, Jules Melograne, and Nunzio Melograne guilty of one count each of conspiracy to deprive Pennsylvania residents of their civil right to fair and impartial trial, 18 U.S.C. § 241, and conspiracy to commit mail fraud, 18 U.S.C. SS '371 and 1341.