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John T. Gojack

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Full name:John Gojack
Date of birth:15. 08. 1916
Age:110
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1950s
State:Indiana
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John T. Gojack

Biography

John T. Gojack was a vice-president of the United Electrical Workers and head of its District 9. He was prosecuted for refusing to answer questions from the House Un-American Activities Committee about his associations. His first conviction was reversed. A second conviction brought a nine-month sentence, but the judgment was stayed during appeal and the Supreme Court reversed it on June 13, 1966. He did not serve the sentence.

Case

Charges: Contempt of Congress
Sentence: Nine months, stayed pending appeal and conviction reversed; three months and a $200 fine on retrial, also reversed.
Convicted: Yes