3 Will Face Court on Draft Evasion Counts

Three youths, charged with draft evasions, are among the defendants who are scheduled to appear in the United States District Court tomorrow. Federal Judge Paul J. McCormick will preside at the session.

The accused men are..........Pete and Jacob John Kornoff, who are to be sentenced.

The cases were continued from the October term of the court.

Fresno Bee Republican, The | Fresno, California | Sunday, December 10, 1944 | Page 34
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I believe these are sons of John Paul Kornoff and Mary Buchoff. Please correct if I'm incorrect.

Additional article found:

Kerman Brothers Will be Sentenced for Draft Evasion

Jacob Jake Kornoff, 18, and Pete Kornoff, 20, of Kerman, brothers, entered pleas of nolo contendere to draft evasion charges during the closing session of the October terms of the United States District Court late Friday.

Federal Judge George Cosgrave referred the cases to the probation officer and set December 11th as the time for sentence. The brothers are members of the Russian Molokan sect and declare their religious beliefs do not permit them to enter the armed forces.

Fresno Bee Republican, The | Fresno, California | Sunday, November 12, 1944 | Page 35

Sentence Date Is Set In Draft Case
Federal Judge C. E. Beaumont yesterday continued until January 8th the time for sentencing Jacob John Kornoff 18, and his brother, Pete Kornoff, 20, of the Kerman district, charged with violating the Selective Service Act.

Beaumont indicated, however, he plans to deny the youths’ request for probation.

Both sought deferment on the ground they are engaged in essential industry as farm workers. Their draft board rejected their deferment request and ordered them to report for induction into the army.

The January 8th hearing was set in order to give the youths an opportunity to complete some work on the farm before they are sentenced. The hearing will be held in Los Angeles.

Fresno Bee Republican, The | Fresno, California | Saturday, December 23, 1944 | Page 14