United States v. Handy

MURPHY, District Judge.

This case is here on remand, 1 a majority of the Court of Appeals having ruled that opportunity must be afforded relator to prove the allegations in his petition for habeas corpus, insofar as they relate to the alleged atmosphere of hysteria and prejudice prevailing at his trial, including any issues raised by Judge Boyer’s asserted visits to the court room. 2 After a hearing was scheduled 3 respondent moved 4 to dismiss contending that the court lacked jurisdiction and judicial power to conduct the inquiry or to grant the writ. The motion is without merit. Similar…