United States v. Aramony
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
88 F.3d 1369 (1996)
- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
After the Washington Post began investigating the practices of the United Way of America (UWA), William Aramony (defendant), the chief executive officer (CEO) of UWA, consulted Lisle Carter, UWA’s general counsel. Aramony had known Carter for decades. Carter advised Aramony on how to handle the press investigation and potential charges UWA was facing. Carter suggested that UWA hire Investigative Group, Inc. (IGI) to conduct its own, internal investigation, which it did. Later, UWA hired Verner, Liipfert as outside counsel to assist in the matter as well. Aramony was personally charged with crimes. Over Aramony’s objection, the district court admitted into evidence various communications from Aramony to Carter and to Verner, Liipfert. Aramony claimed that the communications were subject to the attorney-client privilege and the common-interest privilege. Aramony was convicted, and he appealed, arguing that Carter and Verner, Liipfert represented both UWA and him personally.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Hamilton, J.)
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