Elizabeth Ann Roberts and Mrs. Catherine Darnell

International News Photos (New York, N.Y.) · March 10, 1958

Teen-ager elizabeth ann roberts, weeps in women's court where she faces a 15-day sentence if she does not answer within 60-days all the questions posed to her. consoling her is her mother, mrs. catherine darnell, who is being tried on charge she contributed to the girl's delinquency. facing a similar charge is hugh hefner, editor of a magazine in which elizabeth ann's nude photo appeared under heading "playmate of the month." the states attorney's office maintains that at the time the photo was made the girl was only 16, but defendants assert she was 18.