[nicmarlo]

That I don't know, but Bonaparte quote a U.S. code... is it 18 USC 1243??

[aristeides]

According to findlaw.com, there is no 18 USC 1243. I strongly suspect there is some basis for federal jurisdiction, since I'm fairly sure the feds have prosecuted such crimes in the past. But, as I read 18 USC 2243, it doesn't look as if it provides jurisdiction.