People v. Lorraine

The defendant was convicted of the crime of abortion under the provisions of section 274 of the Penal Code. From the judgment which was accordingly rendered and from the order denying a new trial he has appealed.

It is contended the verdict and judgment are not supported by the evidence for the reason that the testimony of the prosecutrix, upon whom the crime was committed, is not sufficiently corroborated to meet the requirements of section 1108 of the Penal Code.- It is also asserted the court erred in receiving evidence of communications with the defendant over the telephone without…