Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court October 9, 1985 (Porter v. Commonwealth)

The Commonwealth has moved to dismiss the petitioner’s appeal. We dismiss the appeal on the ground of mootness.

We recite the facts as asserted by the petitioner.1 The petitioner was charged with the crimes of rape, kidnapping, and robbery. After a probable cause hearing, bail was set at $75,000 with surety or a ten per cent cash alternative.