ELR Citation: 44 ELR 20266
No(s). 13-2540, -2310 (2d Cir. Dec 4, 2014)

The Second Circuit vacated individuals' convictions for making false statements and conspiring to violate CERCLA. The jury instructions stated that because the defendant has an interest in the outcome of the trial, he has a motive to testify falsely and that the jury should bear this in mind when ev...