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.

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