Silvaggio v. United States District Court for the Central District of California

How later courts describe this case

• although primary purpose for taking hostage across state lines was to ensure his own safety, defendant also had immoral activity as a dominant purpose
• “We find that mere delegation of authority does not detract from [the defendant’s] ultimate status as organizer”
• imposition of liability on discharging facility for third party’s actions, regardless of fault, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, did , not violate due process