KALODNER, Circuit Judge.
This appeal is from the Order of the District Court denying Carl Melton's petition for a writ of habeas corpus which was premised on his contention that he had been subjected to double jeopardy and cruel and inhumane punishment by the Pennsylvania courts in violation of federal constitutional guarantees.
In April, 1959 Melton pleaded guilty and then changed his plea to "Not Guilty" in the robbery slaying of Rose Schloss. A jury found...
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