John Lester

Released
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1930s
State:Kentucky
Support
Labor Organizing National Miners Union
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Biography

John Lester was an Evarts miner indicted for murder after the May 5, 1931 gun battle during the Harlan County coal strike. He and his brother Hugh became witnesses for the prosecution against union leaders. After they testified, the murder indictments against the Lester brothers were dismissed, and they were employed by the Black Mountain Coal Corporation.

Case

Charges: Murder indictment arising from the May 5, 1931 Battle of Evarts.
Arrested: 1931
Convicted: No

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