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Lloyd Butler (Harlem Youth Federation defendant)

AKA: Sayeed
Full name:Lloyd Butler
Era:1960s
State:New York
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Biography

Lloyd Butler was named among the Harlem Youth Federation five arrested May16,1968 and charged with conspiracies to murder and burgle, among other allegations. The April1969 defense report alleges police infiltration and fabricated accusations. Butler, also printed Sayeed, remained jailed on an alleged juvenile-parole violation; the other four had been released after five months. Source: https://www.themilitant.com/1969/3316/MIL3316.pdf#page=12

Case

Charges: Conspiracy to murder, conspiracy to burglary and related Harlem Youth Federation allegations. Also held for alleged juvenile-parole violation.
Arrested: May 16, 1968
Sentence: Continued juvenile-parole detention as of issue; full duration unknown.