Mail and wire fraud prosecution.
In a total victory for our client, David Oscar Markus, Margot Moss, and Mona Markus successfully obtained the dismissal of two indictments against the CEO of Tantus Tobacco.
The charges involved allegations of federal wire and mail fraud for depriving various states of money owed pursuant to various settlement agreements. The team obtained a dismissal of the first indictment after demonstrating that the State of Kentucky was not deprived of any money or property.
With regard to the second indictment (which was in Mississippi), the team initially filed a motion to transfer, which was granted. Then, the team filed a motion to dismiss, and the federal government ultimately—and rightfully—dropped the case against Mr. Cooper.