United States v. Provoo

Decided 1955-03-14

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THOMSEN, District Judge. John David Provoo, indicted for treason, has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus and motions to dismiss the indictment under Rules 12 and 48(b), Fed.Rules Crim.Proc. 18 U.S.C.A., claiming that he has been denied a speedy trial, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment, and that further prosecution of the charge would deprive him of rights under the Fifth Amendment. He has also filed a motion quest…

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