United States v. Kinney

PLATT, District Judge.

An indictment was returned by the grand jury against Kenneth Dale Kinney for failing to report for civilian work contributing to the maintenance of the national health, safety or interest, at the .Elgin State Hospital, Elgin, Illinois, pursuant to the order of his draft board, in violation of Section 462, Title 50 U.S.C. A.Appendix. Mr. Kinney waived jury trial in accordance with Rule 23(a) of Fed.Rules Crim.Proc., 18 U.S.C.A. He waived any question of venue and stipulated that the selective service file should be considered in evidence.

Mr. Kinney maintains that he…