James MacInnis

Released
Date of birth:1913
Date of death:1979
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1950s
State:California
Support
Civil Liberties
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Biography

James MacInnis was a defense lawyer for labor leader Harry Bridges who was cited for contempt of court during the McCarthy era. The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review his case.

Case

Charges: Contempt of court (arising from his defense of Harry Bridges)
Sentenced: Apr 4, 1950
Convicted: Yes

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