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P. Weigner

Released
Era:1930s
State:New York
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Biography

P. Weigner was a food clerk arrested during Brooklyn labor organizing in July1930. The Daily Worker of July9 reports that the clerks appeared in court the previous day and were given a choice of a $5 fine or one day in jail. Cohen and Weigner were among five who refused to pay; another defendant was dismissed. Actual admission and discharge dates and the precise charge are not established.

Case

Charges: Arrest during food-clerk organizing; exact statutory charge unestablished.
Sentence: One day or a $5 fine; refused payment.