Liberty J. Bridgers v. United States

U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Liberty J. Bridgers v. United States, 312 F.2d 333 (D.C. Cir. 1963)
Washington, Bastían, Burger

Liberty J. Bridgers v. United States

Opinion

PER CURIAM.

Appellant was convicted of the crimes of housebreaking with intent to steal property, and of rape. He received concurrent sentences of the same length on each of the two counts.

On this appeal, it is urged that the Government had not adequately established, under the facts of this case, proof of carnal knowledge of the complaining witness forcibly and against her will, and that the evidence was insufficient, as a matter of law, to establish the necessary element of proof of the specific intent to steal, as charged in the indictment. Appellant further urges that the testimony of the complaining witness was incredible and not adequately corroborated to sustain a conviction of the crime of rape.

We have examined the contentions, ably and forcefully urged by appointed counsel, but are convinced that there were no errors affecting substantial rights.

Accordingly, the judgment of the District Court is

Affirmed.

Reference

Full Case Name
Liberty J. BRIDGERS, Appellant, v. UNITED STATES of America, Appellee
Status
Published