United States v. Billy Louis Collins

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• holding instances of laughter, gestures and facial expressions by prosecutor may have been improper, but fell far short of reversible error
• finding prejudicial effect minimized where defense counsel’s argument invited the improper statements of prosecutor’s personal opinion
• explaining the criminal offense of extortion under color of official right under the Hobbs Act
• affirming conviction of governor's husband for federal violations arising from gubernatorial fundraising activities
• upholding a conviction of a Kentucky governor’s husband for a conspiracy to extort political contributions and investments in a thoroughbred partnership in exchange for access to state contracts
• private individuals may be convicted of extortion under color of official right “where the individual aided and abetted a public official’s receipt of money to which he was not entitled.”

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