Elliott Sullivan

Released
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1950s
State:New York
Support
Civil Liberties
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Biography

Elliott Sullivan, a New York actor, was cited for contempt of Congress in 1956 after refusing to tell the House Un-American Activities Committee of his past or present associations.

Case

Charges: Contempt of Congress
Sentence: Faced up to a year and a $1,000 fine Charges as recorded: Contempt of Congress — for refusing to answer HUAC
Convicted: Cited for contempt 1956; prosecution referred to the Justice Department

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