People v. Pisarski

OFFENSES CHARGED

Murder. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1965, ch. 38, pars. 9 — 1 (a-1) and (a-2).) Three counts of aggravated battery. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1965, ch. 38, par. 12 — 4, par. 12 — 4 (b-1), and par. 12 — 4 (b-3).) Attempt (to commit murder). Ill. Rev. Stat. 1965, ch. 38, par. 8 — 4.

JUDGMENT

After a jury trial, defendant was found guilty of murder and one count of aggravated battery. He was sentenced to concurrent terms of 35 to 60 years for murder, and 4 to 5 years for aggravated battery. CONTENTIONS RAISED ON APPEAL

1. Defendant was denied a fair trial because two jurors had read newspaper articles…