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Newman (D) and Anderson (D1) were indicted for housebreaking and petty larceny. D1 made a deal to plead guilty to misdemeanor petty larceny and attempted housebreaking. The United States Attorney declined to consent to the same plea for D. D was convicted and appealed based on due process and equal protection.

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