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U.S. v. Rivera, No. 96-2188 (1st Cir.) (131 F.3d 222) (December 2, 1997) (Judge Frank M. Coffin)

This case is noted because it involves an attempt by the Government to expand its realm of already broad
criminal statutes. Here, it seized upon on a little-known statute, originally enacted in 1840 and which never
before has led to any criminal charges, as the basis for its prosecution. The ...

 

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