The People v. Ney

Thomas Ney was convicted in the criminal court of Cook county of the murder, by abortion, of Alma Bromps, and his punishment was fixed by the jury at fifteen years in the penitentiary. Motions for a new trial and in arrest of judgment were overruled and judgment was entered on the verdict. The cause is here on writ of error.

Bob Berry testified that he met Miss Bromps in September, 1930; that she was nineteen years old at that time; that he twice had intercourse with her in November of that year; that he was engaged to be married to her on Christmas day and went out with her constantly…