District Court, S.D. New York September 15, 1998, 98 CR. 25(SAS) (United States v. Livoti)

OPINION AND ORDER

SCHEINDLIN, District Judge.

On June 26, 1998, following a two-week jury trial, Defendant Francis X. Livoti was convicted of violating the civil rights of Anthony Baez, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 242. Livoti now moves for a judgment of acquittal pursuant to Fed. R.Crim.P. 29, or in the alternative, for a new trial, pursuant to Fed.R.Crim.P. 33.