Question

under the federal robbery statute and the supreme court ruling in whitfield v. united states (2015), which of the following is true if a fleeing robber forces someone to accompany him/her?
a. the distance the victim is moved is addressed as harm.
b. the forced accompaniment is charged as kidnapping.
c. the punishment for the robbery is enhanced by this.
d. the forced accompaniment is not a separate crime.

Explanation:

In Whitfield v. United States (2015), when a fleeing robber forces someone to accompany them, this forced - accompaniment is typically charged as kidnapping under relevant legal interpretations.

Answer:

B. The forced accompaniment is charged as kidnapping.