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Preston Lay (Harlem Youth Federation defendant)

Full name:Preston Lay
Era:1960s
State:New York
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Biography

Preston Lay 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. The article says the other four, distinguished from Lloyd Butler who remained held, had actually spent five months in jail before release. Exact institutional admission and discharge days are not supplied. 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.
Arrested: May 16, 1968
Sentence: Five months actual detention before release; no exact discharge day or nominal term established.