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DeCosta v. Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc.
C. A. 1st Cir. Certiorari denied.
The Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Fortas are of the opinion that certiorari should be granted.

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19 L. Ed. 2d 603 · Supreme Court of the United States · Dec 11, 1967
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DeCosta v. Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc.
C.D. California · Jul 27, 1970
C.D. California · Jan 29, 1969
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The court upheld the defendant's convictions for both second degree murder and felony murder on the theory that a single act may violate more than one statute. In addition, there was no multiple punishment because the sentences were concurrent.
The court upheld the defendant’s convictions for both second degree murder and felony murder on the theory that a single act may violate more than one statute. In addition, there was no multiple punishment because the sentences were concurrent.