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UNITED STATES v. CULBERT

No. 77-142.

435 U.S. 371 (1978)

98 S.Ct. 1112

55 L.Ed.2d 349

UNITED STATES v. CULBERT.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided March 28, 1978.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Sara Sun Beale argued the cause for the United States. With her on the brief were Solicitor General McCree, Assistant Attorney General Civiletti, and Deputy Solicitor General Frey.

James F. Hewitt argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Frank O. Bell, Jr.

MR. JUSTICE MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the Court.

Respondent was convicted of violating the Hobbs Act, 18 U. S. C. § 1951 (1976 ed.), which provides in relevant part:

"Whoever in any way or degree obstructs, delays, or affects commerce or the movement of any article or commodity in commerce, by robbery or extortion or attempts or conspires so to do, or commits or threatens physical violence to any person...

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