Opinion ID: 793922
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Extortion of Property

Text: 37 Finally, Foster asserts no property was extorted. [F]or purposes of the `obtaining of property' requirement, the offense of attempted extortion is complete when the defendant has attempted to induce his victim to part with property. United States v. Frazier, 560 F.2d 884, 887 (8th Cir.1977). In this case, the testimonies of McDougal, Schull, and the undercover FBI agent, as well as the audio and videotapes, revealed Foster attempted to induce McDougal to part with over $71,000. 38 For the reasons stated, sufficient evidence supports the jury's verdict. The district court did not err in denying Foster's motion for judgment of acquittal.