United States v. Langston B. Powell

Seeking reversal of a conviction for embezzling funds of the United States Post Office in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 641, the appellant contends that there is insufficient evidence to support the finding of guilt.

In April 1967, the appellant was employed as a clerk in the Wythe Station of the Post Office in Hampton, Virginia. Before beginning his duties, he signed receipts for stamps and envelopes worth $2,195.00 to be sold by him. In subsequent months, he requisitioned additional stock having a value of $4,353.50. On November 9, 1967, the appellant’s account was audited, in his presence, by a…