OPINION BY HOFFMAN, J., September 19, 1973:
While appellant raises numerous contentions, the only issue meriting consideration is the claim that prejudicial pretrial publicity so influenced the jury that a new trial should be granted.
On January 4-5, 1972, police conducted an investigation into a reported rape in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia. On the morning of January 5th, appellant signed a written statement admitting his participation in the incident...
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