Scott v. Johnston

HARRIS, District Judge.

The petitioner, James Moore Scott, confined in Alcatraz Penitentiary, has filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus herein and, after the lapse of approximately nine years, attack is now made upon the judgment and sentence imposed by the United States District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, Northern Division, for the violation of Title 18 U.S.C.A. § 320. The indictment, framed in two counts, charged Thedora Hutson and petitioner with the armed robbery of a post office, the assault of the Postmaster, and the theft of postal funds.

A rule to show cause issued based…