BAZELON, Circuit Judge. Appellant Ernest Tatum, a twenty-seven year old laborer, pleaded “not guilty” to an indictment charging him with the rape of complainant, a nine year old female child. 1 Because appellant was without means to employ counsel, the court appointed a member of the bar to conduct his defense. Upon trial, the jury returned a verdict…
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