The PEOPLE v. Collins

This case comes before us on writ of error to the criminal court of Cook County to review the conviction of James Collins for forcible rape. Following a bench trial, which resulted in a finding and judgment of guilty, sentence of imprisonment in the penitentiary for fifty years was imposed, and motions in arrest of judgment and for a new trial were denied.

The major points relied upon are that a statement given police by defendant, and a subsequent confession given to an assistant» State’s Attorney, were secured by coercion, violence and duress, that the court erred in refusing to call Earl…