What do a horse named Charlie, a painting of Grover Cleveland, $1 million worth of coal, and hiring a babysitter have in common? All were the subject of hypothetical scenarios raised during the December 9, 2024, oral argument in Kousisis v. United States. The question before the Court is whether conspiring to commit wire fraud, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1343, requires proof of harm to a property interest in the form of financial loss.
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