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the potential lawsuit, but did not file or join any suit. After
Ryan's conviction, Hund began to cooperate in the investigation.
During about March 1988, Hund entered into a pre-indictment
plea agreement wherein he agreed to plead guilty to one count of
conspiracy to distribute cocaine and one count of distributing
cocaine. Hund also agreed to cooperate with the U.S. Attorney's
Office and to testify as requested by the U.S. Attorney's Office
in exchange for immunity from further criminal prosecution.
Other Petitioners' Criminal Indictments and Convictions
On July 19, 1988, a Federal grand jury returned an
indictment against petitioners other than Ryan. On September 13,
1988, a Federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment
against Giongo, Wilson, Cattalo, Grove, Richard Jumper (Jumper),
and Francis Hilt (Hilt). That superseding indictment charged the
named defendants with varying counts including: Engaging in
racketeering activity, conspiring to do so with the purpose of
using their power and authority as police officers to illegally
obtain money and property for personal gain; distribution and
possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine;
conspiracy to obstruct justice; making false statements (i.e.,
perjury); and filing false tax returns under section 7206(1).
Each count charging the filing of a false return alleged that the
respective defendant willfully and knowingly filed a return that
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