The People v. Cordes

A jury trial in the criminal court of Cook county ye-suited in a verdict finding defendant guilty of assault with intent to commit rape. He was committed to the Illinois State penitentiary for a term of not less than three nor more than six years. The cause comes here by writ of error. Two grounds for reversal are urged, namely: that there was error in the admission of evidence offered on behalf, of the People and that the evidence does not prove defendant guilty of assault with intent to rape.

Prosecutrix, aged 16, was employed at a candy factory located on Oak Park avenue in Chicago. Her…