A wife has a right to rob her husband, in some cases, according
to a decision of Judge Gemmell in the Municipal Court (Chicago).
Gustave H. DeKolkey had had his wife arrested for taking money
from him by force.
“My wife robbed me right in my own home,” said DeKolkey. “She
got a boarder and her brother to help hold me. Then she went
through my pockets and got $11.”
Mrs. DeKolkey was led up in front of the court’s desk.
“Did you rob him?” asked the judge.
“Yes, I did,” she said. “There was no other way to get money out
of him. He hasn’t given me a cent for over a year. So I decided
to rob him. I called my brother and we held him and I got what
was in his pockets.”
“This is a plain case of robbery,” said the judge, “but it was
perfectly justifiable under the circumstances. The defendant is
discharged. A wife has the right to hold up her husband when
he squanders his wages and does not give her enough for her
support.”
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