The People v. Mundro

Plaintiff in error, Stanley Moran, and John Mundro, were jointly indicted in the circuit court of Lake county for rape. The second count charged Mundro with the crime. The third count charged Mundro committed the crime and that plaintiff in error unlawfully and feloniously stood by, aided, abetted and assisted Mundro in the commission of the crime. They were tried jointly, without objection. Both were convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary for life. Moran has sued out this writ of error to review the judgment.

Both defendants denied guilt of the commission of the crime and sought to prove…