State Ex Rel. Kennon v. Hanley

Relator contends here as is set forth in the petition for writ of habeas corpus: That, (1) his constitutional rights were invaded by the order clearing the courtroom of spectators during the preliminary examination, and (2) that there was not sufficient evidence to warrant holding him for trial, inasmuch as the testimony of I. was involuntary.

Sec. 7, art. I, Const., guarantees that: “In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right ... to a speedy public trial by an impartial jury. . . But this does not guarantee the public nature of proceedings that are not trials. It has…