Humphrey v. Smith
Supreme Court of the United States
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Black
The respondent, Bernard W. Smith, an American soldier, was convicted by an Army court-martial for rape of one woman and assault with intent to rape another in violation of the 92d and 93d Articles of War. 10 U. S. C. §§ 1564 and 1565. His punishment was dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and imprisonment for life. Army reviewing authorities approved the conviction and sentence, but the President reduced the punishment to sixteen years’ imprisonment. This habeas corpus proceeding was brought in a District Court challenging the validity of the conviction. The District…
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