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Richard Connell

Released
Era:1940s
State:Minnesota
Time Imprisoned:
2 Months 29 Days
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Biography

Richard Connell was a Minneapolis WPA striker imprisoned following the 1939 strike against changes to federal work-relief conditions.

Case

FCI Sandstone
Charges: Federal prosecution arising from the 1939 WPA strike; individual count details unresolved
Sentenced: Feb 3, 1940
Incarcerated: Feb 3, 1940
Released: May 2, 1940
Sentence: Ninety days
Prosecutor: Anderson
Judge: M. M. Joyce
Convicted: Yes
Institution State: Minnesota