United States Sixth Circuit

Conviction of defendant for aiding and abetting money laundering and sentence to two years' probation and a $2500 fine are affirmed where: 1) sufficient evidence supported the first element of aiding and abetting as it is apparent that defendant's involvement in and contribution to the unlawful activity as "teacher" or "director" is more analogous to one's role as "catalyst" than that of a disinterested provider of information; and 2) there is sufficient evidence to warrant a reasonable inference by a rational trier of fact that defendant joined in principal's unlawful intent.

Appellate Information

• Decided 03/16/2010
• Published 03/16/2010

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• United States Sixth Circuit

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