The gist of the offense defined in 18 U.S.C. § 1201(a)(5) is the kidnapping of a Federal official which is done while the Federal officer is engaged in, or on account of, the performance of his/her official duties.
[cited in JM 9-65.600]
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The gist of the offense defined in 18 U.S.C. § 1201(a)(5) is the kidnapping of a Federal official which is done while the Federal officer is engaged in, or on account of, the performance of his/her official duties.
[cited in JM 9-65.600]