Johnson v. Massachusetts

After hearing oral argument and studying the record of this case involving the issue of the voluntariness of a confession, the Court dismisses the writ of certiorari as improvidently granted.

352 Mass. 311, 225 N.E. 2d 360, certiorari dismissed.

John M. Harrington, Jr., argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was John A. Pike.

Brian E. Concannon, Special Assistant Attorney General of Massachusetts, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Elliot L. Richardson, Attorney General, John M. Finn, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and Howard M. Miller, Assistant Attorney General.

PER CURIAM.