United States Ex Rel. Hazen v. Maroney

MARSH, District Judge.

The relator, John Hazen, presented a petition for habeas corpus and was granted leave to file same in forma pauperis. A rule to show cause issued and counsel was appointed for the relator. After consideration of the petition and the argument of Hazen’s counsel that a hearing should be held and testimony taken, it is our opinion that the rule should be discharged and the petition should be denied.

The petition and the answers filed by the respondent and the District Attorney of McKean County, Pennsylvania, show that the relator is confined in the State Correctional…