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Crandon v. U.S., 494 U.S. 152 (1990)

February 27, 1990

The U.S. Supreme Court held that a pre-government service severance payment was not covered by 18 U.S.C. § 209(a). Specifically, § 209(a) requires employment status at the time of payment. 

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