Waterman v. Deyton

Hall, Justice.

Attempting to avoid extradition to Virginia where he is charged with crime, Waterman petitioned for habeas corpus under the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act (Ga. L. 1951, pp. 726, 737; Code Ann. § 44-401 et seq.). After a hearing, the court ruled against his contentions and ordered his extradition. He appeals.

In the affidavit supporting the Virginia warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses, Curtis Branham swore that- "Robert Charles Waterman falsely represented to Curtis Branham that he had contact with the 'Mafia’ and that he would obtain the aid of the 'Mafia’ in the…