Third Circuit Decides Hobbs Act Case

USA v. Manzo: "This case presents a significant and novel question, creatively framed and well-presented by the government. In essence, it asks us to consider whether an unsuccessful candidate for public office can attempt or conspire to obtain property from another with that person's consent induced under color of official right within the meaning of the Hobbs Act."

Posted by Rick Hasen at February 21, 2011 08:53 PM