Court of Appeals, 3rd CircuitPERTH AMBOY — Joe Vas lost all of his arguments that he raised on appeal in the United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. The case was heard before circuit judges Sloviter, Rendell and Hardiman.

Vas was sentenced to 78 months imprisonment, a fine of $73,200 and the restitution of $90,000. This was handed down to him when Vas was convicted of mail fraud, misapplication of funds involving a local government receiving federal funds, making false statements to federal law enforcement agents and making contributions to a federal candidate through straw donors.

Vas based his appeal in part on allegations that there wasn’t sufficient proof to show guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. All of Vas’ arguments were shot down.   In sum the Circuit Court rejected the suggestion that there was a miscarriage of justice and all of Vas’ appeals were denied.