· 12/19/1968
Leroy J. Peterson v. Charles W. Gaughan, Superintendent, Massachusetts Correctional Institution at Bridgewater
Citations
- 404 F.2d 1375
- 1968 U.S. App. LEXIS 4413
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- rejecting similar argument by appellant challenging Massachusetts sexually dangerous person statute and noting that problems with invasion of privacy and individual liberties would preclude legislative attempts to subject those not in custody to such proceedings
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Judges: Aldrich, Staley, Coffin
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