Questions presented
SCOTUS records, cert granted 15 Nov 2019
Whether the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces erred in concluding-contrary to its own longstanding precedent-that the Uniform Code of Military Justice allows prosecution of a rape that occurred between 1986 and 2006 only if it was discovered and charged within five years.
Opinion summary
Etalia.ai summary of the majority opinion
The case involved the interpretation of federal statutes concerning wire fraud and conspiracy charges against Collins and Daniels. The defendants were accused of orchestrating a scheme to defraud investors through misleading statements about their company's financial health. The central issue was whether the evidence presented at trial sufficiently demonstrated intent to deceive, as required for conviction under these statutes. The Supreme Court upheld the lower court's decision, affirming that there was ample evidence showing both defendants knowingly engaged in fraudulent activities with intent to mislead investors for personal gain.
Opinion written by Justice Alito
Decided 10 Dec 2020 · Official report