On June 15, 1959, Judge Walker sentenced all four men to life in prison.
She also took issue with Judge Walker's reliance on the tapes.
"It is entirely baseless, and we are, of course, very pleased with Judge Walker's decision."
Later that same day, Judge Walker issued a 23-page opinion granting the motions.
He praised Judge Walker's handling of the case, especially in respect to the defendant-intervenors.
Finally, after 20 minutes, Judge Walker put an end to the discussion.
At one point, Judge Walker asked how the chief defense lawyer was feeling.
Unlike many defendants who come before the court," Judge Walker said, "you were not driven to this crime by financial need.
It also scheduled an accelerated time table for hearing an appeal of Judge Walker's ruling.
In its statement, the immigration review office said "we absolutely disagree" with Judge Walker's comment.
At the court session on Friday, Judge Walker asked the opposing sides how they intended to proceed.
On June 15, 1959, Judge Walker sentenced all four men to life in prison.
Later that same day, Judge Walker issued a 23-page opinion granting the motions.
Finally, after 20 minutes, Judge Walker put an end to the discussion.
During one particularly ponderous bit of cross-examination by a defense lawyer, Judge Walker interrupted.
At one point, Judge Walker asked how the chief defense lawyer was feeling.
On Aug. 11, they were held in contempt of court by Judge Walker.
Unlike many defendants who come before the court," Judge Walker said, "you were not driven to this crime by financial need.
The majority opinion was written by Judge Walker.
"It was not his inclination to find unspecified rights in the Constitution," Judge Walker said.