Gay v. United States

CAYTON, Judge.

This case first came before us a couple of years ago, on appeal from a conviction of larceny after trust. We ordered a reversal on the ground that the trial court erred in admitting testimony by two Government witnesses about their dealings with the defendant under circumstances similar to those charged by the complainant in the prosecution. D.C.App., 241 A.2d 446.

The Government petitioned for and obtained a review by the United States Court of Appeals. That court reversed our decision, holding that the evidence was admissible, United States v. Gay, 133 U.S.App.D.C. 337, 410…