Jones v. United States

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Jones v. United States, 230 F.2d 485 (6th Cir. 1956)

Jones v. United States

Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM.

These appeals, having been heard upon the record, briefs and argument of counsel for the respective parties;

And it appearing that appellants were found guilty by a jury of knowingly transporting in interstate commerce two girls for immoral purposes, contrary to the provisions of Sec. 2421, Title 18, U.S.Code;

And the Court being of the opinion that the testimony of the Government witnesses, if believed, fully supported the verdicts of guilty, and that the credibility of such witnesses was a question for the jury; Collier v. United States, 6 Cir., 190 F.2d 473; Henderson v. United States, 6 Cir., 218 F.2d 14, 17;

And that there was no abuse of discretion on the part of the District Judge in overruling appellants’ motions for a new trial; Sharp v. United States, 6 Cir., 195 F.2d 997, 998.

It is ordered that the judgments be affirmed.

Reference

Full Case Name
Clifford V. JONES v. UNITED STATES of America, Tyros E. MILTON v. United States
Cited By
1 case
Status
Published