Gooch v. United States, 297 U.S. 124 (1936), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court held that holding a police officer hostage while crossing state lines is within the scope of federal ransom and kidnapping statutes.[1][2]
Gooch v. United States | |
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Decided February 3, 1936 | |
Full case name | Gooch v. United States |
Citations | 297 U.S. 124 (more) |
Holding | |
Holding a police officer hostage while crossing state lines is within the scope of federal ransom and kidnapping statutes. | |
Court membership | |
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Case opinion | |
Majority | McReynolds, joined by unanimous |