Justin Volpe was the driving force. But he had help and the evidence shows that Schwarz was all too willing to give it to him.

Of course we are disappointed by that result, but the court has spoken, and we accept its decision.

Today's charges signal the federal government's commitment to thoroughly and promptly investigate and prosecute acts of official corruption, wherever they may arise.

Both of these theories have hurdles.

I am disappointed that the court has overturned the defendants' convictions on the grounds there were errors in the jury selection process.