People v. Hill

Defendant was convicted of accepting money from the earnings of a prostitute, MCLA § 750.457 (Stat Ann 1954 Eev § 28.712), by the trial court sitting without a jury. The prosecution’s witness, Laverne Bradley, testified that defendant invited her to work as a prostitute for him, that she and defendant lived together from August 7, 1968 to August 29, 1968, and that she handed over virtually all of her earnings to defendant during that period. The witness also related that defendant paid the rent on their hotel room and purchased food and clothing for her during that period. Defendant took the…