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U.S. v. Jones, No. 98-3255 (7th Cir.) (178 F.3d 479) (May 17, 1999) (Judge Frank H. Easterbrook)

The defendant was convicted in Federal court of arson under 18 U.S.C. § 844(i), after throwing a Mototov cocktail into the home of his cousin, causing severe damage. On appeal he challenged his conviction on the grounds that the statute exceeded Congress' power under the Commerce Clause (Art. 1, § ...

 

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