Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit July 16, 1987, 87-1046 (United States v. Mario F. Driggs)

OPINION OF THE COURT

SEITZ, Circuit Judge.

The United States appeals from an order of the district court suppressing certain evidence prior to the trial of appellee Mario Driggs on a single count of violating the Hobbs Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1951 (1982). We have jurisdiction under 18 U.S.C. § 3731 (1982).

I.

Mario Driggs was indicted for extortion in receiving a $300 cash gift from Stephen Traitz, Jr.