John William Whaley v. United States

Appellant was charged in an indictment consisting of eight counts. Two of them alleged violations of the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 1621, and the remaining six alleged violations of the prohibitions of 18 U.S.C. § 1343. In a jury trial, there were acquittals as to seven counts and a conviction on one count grounded upon alleged violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1621.

The specific perjury of which appellant was convicted was his sworn answer of “No” to the question, “Do you know a man named Spindler?” The evidence reveals the existence of an individual known at various times as Julius Spindler, Morris…