John W. Young v. United States

DANAHER, Circuit Judge:

Convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon, this appellant has here asserted only one claim of error which need be noticed. During the trial the defense moved for permission to examine testimony before the grand jury given by one Curry, the victim of the assault. Denying the defense motion, the trial judge remarked “Unless you have some very exceptional reason for asking for it I don’t intend to grant the request.” 1

On the totality of the evidence adduced through various witnesses and in light of the jury verdict, it is clear enough that the appellant had used a knife…