Gebhart v. Hunter

MELLOTT, Chief Judge.

Comparatively narrow, but nonetheless difficult, questions are presented in this habeas corpus proceeding. No factual controversy exists.

Petitioner, an inmate of the United States Penitentiary at Leavenworth, has now served a 20 year sentence, less credit for statutory and industrial good time. Most of the basic facts with reference to his incarceration are shown in United States v. Gebhart, D.C., 70 F.Supp. 824. The first and second counts of the indictment under which he was tried and convicted, however, are shown in the margin.1

*337The several questions will be discussed…