United States v. Stirone
Citation
361 U.S. 212 (1960)
Facts
Stub — to be completed.
Issue
Stub — to be completed.
Holding
Stub — to be completed.
Rule
The Hobbs Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1951, reaches any obstruction, delay, or interference with commerce by means of extortion.
Significance
Early case establishing the broad reach of the Hobbs Act over extortion affecting interstate commerce; also significant for its holding that a variance between indictment and proof at trial can be a fatal constructive amendment.