Defendant Dr. Cyril Wecht
Facts of the case The case involved the prosecution of Dr Cyril Wecht on the grounds of theft and fraud. The defendant was accused of using his position as the coroner of Allegheny County illegally and committing honest services fraud, including mail and wire communication, and stealing money from an organization financed by the federal government. The primary parties concerned include the US government, Dr. Wecht, and media interveners, as

