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United States v. Russell, 255 U.S. 138 (1921)
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United States v. Russell, 255 U.S. 138 (1921)
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United States v. Russell No. 143 Argued January 17, 1921 Decided February 28, 1921 255 U.S. 138
ERROR TO THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
Syllabus
1. An experimental approach through a third person to the corruption of a juror is enough to constitute an "endeavor" within Crim.Code, § 135. P. 143.
2. The term "endeavor" in this section is not subject to the technical limitations of "attempt," but embraces any effort or essay to accomplish the evil purpose that the section was enacted to prevent. Id.
3. The section applies where the juror has been summoned to attend the session at which the trial in view is to be held, but has not been selected or sworn. Id.
Reversed.
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U.S. Supreme Court, "Syllabus," United States v. Russell, 255 U.S. 138 (1921) in 255 U.S. 138 255 U.S. 140. Original Sources, accessed July 2, 2025, http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=EF7Q1SW97LX3718.
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U.S. Supreme Court. "Syllabus." United States v. Russell, 255 U.S. 138 (1921), in 255 U.S. 138, page 255 U.S. 140. Original Sources. 2 Jul. 2025. http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=EF7Q1SW97LX3718.
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U.S. Supreme Court, 'Syllabus' in United States v. Russell, 255 U.S. 138 (1921). cited in 1921, 255 U.S. 138, pp.255 U.S. 140. Original Sources, retrieved 2 July 2025, from http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=EF7Q1SW97LX3718.
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