Richard Leslie Wyman

Released
Date of birth:27. 09. 1868
Date of death:05. 04. 1928
Age:59† Deceased
Gender:Male
Era:1910s
State:Montana
Time Imprisoned:
2 Years 8 Months 22 Days
Support
Richard Leslie Wyman

Biography

Richard Leslie Wyman was Dawson County’s elected clerk and recorder. He was convicted of sedition for remarks comparing American and German troops and criticizing conscription. Wyman maintained that political opponents had arranged the prosecution after he challenged their handling of county funds. He worked in the prison office and was released on July 5, 1921, following commutation of his sentence.

Case

Montana State Prison
Charges: Montana state sedition prosecution, Dawson County, case 3483.
Incarcerated: Oct 13, 1918
Released: Jul 5, 1921
Sentence: 6-12 years
Convicted: Yes
Institution State: Montana

Related Cases

Albert Brooks Albert Brooks Josef Hocevar Josef Hocevar Harry Peter Wolf Harry Peter Wolf Ben Kahn Ben Kahn Herman Rohde Herman Rohde Martin Wehinger Martin Wehinger