People v. Roney

Defendant Marvin Eoney was convicted by a jury of statutory rape. CLS 1961, § 750.520 (Stat Ann 1954 Eev § 28.788). He appeals.

The warrant was issued on the complaint of a Detroit policewoman who alleged the commission of the crime on her knowledge and not on information and belief.

Eoney contends that by reason of CL 1948, § 766.2 (Stat Ann 1954 Eev § 28.920), 1 the complaint is insufficient because the complainant did not have personal knowledge and no witness claiming to have personal knowledge was examined by the magistrate.

In support of his position Roney cites the cases of Brown v.…