United States v. Evett

WELSH, District Judge.

Defendant, Lawrence Evett, made a motion for a new trial upon the ground of misconduct with relation to the jury. It was supported by affidavits to the effect that a United States Narcotic Agent and a Deputy United States Marshall made statements in the corridor of the fourth floor of the Federal building in Sacramento which could have been heard by a juror before the case was submitted to the jury.

Said alleged statements related to an attempt by said defendant to escape from custody and intimidation of a witness by force and threats during the noon recess.

Counter-affidav…