Gooch v. United States

By permission of § 346, 28 U. S. C., the Circuit Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit, has certified two questions and asked instruction.

“1. Is holding an officer to avoid arrest within the meaning of the phrase, ‘held for ransom or reward or otherwise’, in the. act of June 22, 1932, as amended May 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 781), 18 U. S..C. A. 408a?

“2. Is it an offense under Section 408a, supra, to kidnap and transport a person in interstate commerce for the purpose of preventing the arrest of the kidnaper?”

The statement revealing the facts and circumstances out of which the questions arise follows—

“Gooch…