United States ex rel. Skinner v. Robinson

PLATT, District Judge.

Petitioner seeks to obtain his release from the Menard Branch of the Illinois State Penitentiary by a writ of habeas corpus in forma pauperis. By earlier orders of this court leave was granted to file the amended petition, respondent was required to show cause why the writ should not issue, and Attorney Donald L. Merlie was appointed to represent petitioner. Respondent first filed a motion to dismiss, which was withdrawn without objection after a hearing before the court, and subsequently filed a return herein. Briefs have been filed. The court’s decision has been…