Raimondo v. Belletire

BAUER, Circuit Judge.

Carlo Raimondo appeals the denial of his petition for writ of habeas corpus. He alleges that certain amendments to the Illinois statutes governing commitment of persons found not guilty by reason of insanity violate the constitutional guarantee against ex post facto punishment, deny him due process of law, and violate the equal protection clause. We affirm.

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In December 1974, Raimondo was acquitted by reason of insanity of rape and. robbery by the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois. In accordance with the Uniform Corrections Code (“UCC”), Ill.Rev.Stat. ch. 38, par.…