Bruton v. U.S., No. 705 (U.S. Supreme Court) (391 U.S. 123; 88 S.Ct. 1620) (May 20, 2068) (Justice Brennan)
In this case, two codefendants, James Evans and George Bruton, were tried jointly and convicted of armed postal robbery. At trial, Bruton testified, but Evand did not. However, prior to trial Evans confesssed to his involvement in the crime and named and incriminated Bruton as a participant. At trial, a ...
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