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WYATT v. UNITED STATES

No. 119.

362 U.S. 525 (1960)

WYATT v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 16, 1960.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert R. Rissman and Fred Okrand argued the cause for petitioner. With Mr. Rissman on the brief was A. L. Wirin.

Roger G. Connor argued the cause for the United States. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Rankin, Assistant Attorney General Wilkey, Beatrice Rosenberg and Kirby W. Patterson.

MR. JUSTICE HARLAN delivered the opinion of the Court.

Petitioner was tried and convicted of knowingly transporting a woman in interstate commerce for the purpose of prostitution, in violation of the White Slave Traffic Act, 18 U. S. C. § 2421. At the trial, the woman, who had since the date of the offense married the petitioner, was ordered, over her objection and that of the petitioner, to testify on behalf of the...

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