Ryan v. United States. Duncan v. United States

FAHY, Circuit Judge.

The appellants George A. Duncan and Edward Ryan, Jr., in- a joint trial by jury were found guilty of robbery. They moved for a new trial because of conversations of the prosecuting attorney with several members of the jury during recesses in the trial. They asserted they were thus prejudiced and the jury was prevented from rendering an impartial verdict. 1 The trial judge held a hearing on the motions. Several jurors and other witnesses were examined and cross-examined. The evidence shows that such conversations did occur between the prosecuting attorney ánd some members…