Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit March 16, 1982, 80-2525 (Government of the Virgin Islands v. Christensen, Arthur)

OPINION OF THE COURT

HUNTER, Circuit Judge.

INTRODUCTION

1. Appellee Arthur Christensen was charged with murder in the second degree, in violation of 14 V.I.C. § 922(b)(1957).

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Following his trial in the District Court for the District of the Virgin Islands, the jury found appellee guilty of the lesser included offense of voluntary manslaughter (14 V.I.C. § 924(1) (1957)).

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FACTS

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