Legal Opinion
United States of America Ex Rel. James Dukes, Relator-Appellant v. Frank G. Sain, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided January 25, 1962No. 13374_1PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DUFFY, Circuit Judge.
James Dukes was convicted in the Criminal Court of Cook County, Illinois, of the crime of murder. The proof showed he shot John Blyth, a Chicago police officer. The jury fixed his punishment at death. On appeal, the judgment was reversed and remanded for a new trial because of prejudicial argument by a State’s Attorney. People v. Dukes, 12 Ill.2d 334, 146 N.E.2d 14, 67 A.L.R.2d 724. 1
Dukes was again tried and again convicted and once more sentenced to death. Dukes moved for a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence. This motion was denied. The Supreme Court…
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