United States v. Mattie Doll Simmons, United States of America v. Maurice Brown

OPINION OF THE COURT

SLOVITER, Circuit Judge.

I

The principal issue on this appeal is whether evidence of a comprehensive scheme to negotiate checks bearing forged signatures is encompassed within statutory language proscribing “takfing] and carr[ying] away, with intent to steal or purloin” property or money belonging to a federally insured bank. 18 U.S.C. § 2113(b). We join those circuits representing the majority view and hold that such activity is covered by the statute. Finding the defendants’ remaining contentions to be without merit, we affirm their convictions.

II

Appellants Maurice Brown…