Biography
Billy Newman was arrested during San Francisco’s May 30, 1934 National Youth Day demonstration. A contemporary Western Worker report named Billy Newman among the young workers awaiting trial in the prosecution that also involved Pete Machiarini.
Sources and evidence limits
Birth and death dates, final case outcome and exact total custody time are not established here. Individual charges, length of detention and physical release remain unverified.
Historical claims are attributed to the contemporary newspaper. No present-day custody status, demographic classification or precise date is inferred.
Named among defendants awaiting November 7 trial in the May 30 National Youth Day demonstration prosecution. The scheduled date is not a verdict, release or complete custody duration.
