Criminal Law Keyed to LaFave
United States v. Bergman
Facts
Defendant Bergman, a doctor of divinity and an ordained rabbi was acclaimed by people around the world for his works of public philanthropy, private charity, and leadership in educational enterprises. In addition to his good works, Defendant amassed considerable wealth in the ownership and operation of nursing homes, real estate ventures, and other investments. As result of investigations of nursing homes making fraudulent claims for Medicaid funds, defendant was indicted in both Federal and State Court. These indictments concerned Defendant’s knowing and willful participation in a scheme to defraud the United States in various ways, including the presentation of wrongfully padded claims for payments under the Medicaid program to defendant’s nursing home. Defense counsel argued against imprisonment urging that no licit purpose could be served by Defendant’s incarceration.
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