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John L. Seebach

Released
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1910s
State:Minnesota
Time Imprisoned:
1 Year 5 Months 12 Days
Support
Anti-Militarism
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Biography

John L. Seebach, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, was convicted for writing three letters against the war. He served in Leavenworth Penitentiary from September 2, 1918, to February 14, 1920. In upholding the conviction, the appeals court held that the Constitution does not include an "invitation to destroy the fundamental structure of government."

Case

Charges: Federal prosecution under the Espionage Act of 1917 and/or the Sedition Act of 1918.
Incarcerated: Sep 2, 1918
Released: Feb 14, 1920
Sentence: 18 months and $3,000.