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· 6/2/1969

Richard Francis Downie v. John C. Burke

Citations

  • 408 F.2d 343

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  • prosecutor’s final summation to jury referring to defendant as a “big ape” and “gorilla” was a slight error not affecting overall constitutional fairness of trial.

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Judges: Hastings, Swygert, Cummings

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