No. S 97 CR 89(SAS). July 7, 1997. Patrick Smith, Mylan Denerstein, Assistant United States Attorneys, New York City, for the Government. Scott H. Greenfield, New York City, for Defendant. OPINION AND ORDER SCHEINDLIN District Judge. I. Introduction Defendant Eddy J. Carrasco ("Carrasco") moves for dismissal or for severance. For the reasons set forth below, the motion to dismiss is denied but the motion to sever is granted. II. Factual Background On February 6, 1997, a grand jury sitting in this