United States v. Slutzky

DAVIS, Circuit Judge.

Slutzky and others were indicted in the District Court on December 11, 1933, for conspiracy to intimidate citizens in the free exercise of their right to vote under section 19 of the Criminal Code (18 US CA § 51). The case came on for trial and Slutzky took the stand as a witness in his own behalf and, .after being sworn, testified at length.

On cross-examination, he was asked if he had ever been convicted of a felony. He answered, “No.” He was asked if he was the “George Sands” who had been convicted of a felony in Paterson, N. J. He replied, “No.” He was then asked if he…