United States v. Sherman G. McBryar

Appellant McBryar was convicted of kidnapping in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1201. To prove guilt under 18 U.S.C. § 1201, four elements must be established: (1) the transportation in interstate commerce (2) of an unconsenting person who is (3) held “for ransom or reward or otherwise,” (4) such acts being done knowingly and willfully. Hattaway v. United States, 399 F.2d 431 (5th Cir. 1968). Appellant challenges the sufficiency of evidence ,on elements (2) and (3).

When attacked as unsupported by sufficient evidence, the verdict of the jury must be sustained if there is substantial evidence, taking…