Craig v. Hecht
Supreme Court of the United States
CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OP APPEALS POR THE SECOND CIRCUIT. Certiorari to a judgment of the Circuit Court of Appeals reversing an order in habeas corpus which discharged the petitioner, Craig, from custody under a commitment issued by the District Court in a contempt proceeding. The order of discharge was made by a circuit judge, assigned to the District Court, who directed that, it be recorded in that court.
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CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OP APPEALS POR THE SECOND CIRCUIT. Certiorari to a judgment of the Circuit Court of Appeals reversing an order in habeas corpus which discharged the petitioner, Craig, from custody under a commitment issued by the District Court in a contempt proceeding. The order of discharge was made by a circuit judge, assigned to the District Court, who directed that, it be recorded in that court. I. The district court acted beyond its jurisdiction, because petitioner’s act was not “ misbehavior,” and did not, and could not, “ obstruct ” the administration of justice. II.…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice McReynolds
The opinions below are reported in 266 Fed. 230; 274 Fed. 177; 279 Fed. 900; 282 Fed. 138.
In.October, 1919, petitioner Craig, Comptroller of New York City, wrote and published a letter to Public Service Commissioner Nixon, wherein he assailed United States District Judge Mayer because of certain action taken in receivership proceedings then pending. The United States District Attorney filed an information charging him with .criminal contempt under § 268, Judicial Code. ..
*269'■ Having heard the évidence, given the matter prolonged-consideration and offered the accused opportunity to retract, on…
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