United States Second Circuit

Defendant's conviction and sentence for causing the victim's death during the commission of a kidnapping under federal law are affirmed, where: 1) there was sufficient evidence to conclude that defendant lured his victim into a van for the purpose of robbing him, and then kept the victim confined in the vehicle, whether by physical force, psychological intimidation, or trickery until defendant had a chance to kill him; and 2) defendant's remaining challenges are without merit.

Appellate Information

• Decided 04/29/2014
• Published 04/29/2014

Judges

• CALABRESI

Court

• United States Second Circuit

Counsel