Ex Parte George Eason

This is an original proceeding in habeas corpus. Petitioner in substance alleges that he is restrained by the sheriff of Craig county in the county jail and that said restraint is without authority of law; that petitioner was charged with robbery by firearms before the county judge of said county, sitting as á magistrate. A preliminary examination was had, and the principal evidence against petitioner was the testimony of an accomplice; that there was no sufficient corroboration of the testimony of the accomplice to show sufficient cause. It is admitted before this court that the crime of…