Hartzel v. United States, 322 U.S. 680 (1944)

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Hartzel v. United States


No. 531


Argued April 25, 1944
Decided June 12, 1944
322 U.S. 680

CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT

Syllabus

Evidence in this case held insufficient to sustain a conviction of violation of § 3 of the Espionage Act of 1917, upon an indictment charging that the defendant, in time of war, willfully attempted to cause insubordination, disloyalty, mutiny, and refusal of duty in the armed forces and willfully obstructed the recruiting and enlistment service of the United States. P. 688.

138 F.2d 169 reversed.

Certiorari, 32 U.S. 734, to review the affirmance of a conviction for violation of the Espionage Act of 1917.