Grabinski v. United States

How later courts describe this case

• referring to and quoting the legislative history of H.R. 18573,.the origin of the language ultimately chosen for the definition of “explosives” in 18 U.S.C. § 841(d)
• use of falsified documents by Alcoholic Beverage Commissioner breached fiduciary duty owed to state and citizens
• naphtha-soaked newspapers strategically spread across floor of building and ignited by burning newspapers is an “explosive” or “incendiary device” for purposes of prosecution under § 844(i)
• naphtha-soaked newspapers spread across the floor and ignited by a burning piece of paper
• juror allegedly threatened by foreman and coerced into verdict
• as to petition of Seekonk Water District
• naptha-soaked newspapers spread across floor
• newspapers and naptha as bomb