The government alleges a criminal enterprise engaged in an extensive pattern of racketeering activities, consisting of investment fraud, mortgage fraud, bank fraud, money laundering, and distribution of illegal drugs.

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The office of the US Air Force Inspector General, while confirming the overall pattern of complaints, found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing and concluded that the mortuary officials named had not personally broken rules or regulations.

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These cases are indicative of a recent pattern in which prosecutors try defendants on dozens of criminal counts, present weeks of testimony and information and then push for long and detailed jury instructions, all of which creates ideal conditions for appeals, according to defense lawyers.

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"I can think of no greater danger for this country than to create a pattern of foreigners trying to buy access to the politics or government and the criminal justice system, " Gingrich said.

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