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Sue Nelson

Era:1980s
State:Wisconsin
Time Imprisoned:
2 Days
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Biography

Sue Nelson was initially cited and released after the January 30, 1986 Madison courthouse protest. Two weeks later she and Bonnie Urfer pleaded no contest, refused the fine and actually served two days. Exact later intake and release days are unprinted. A separate March 6 overnight detention and March 7 two-day sentence with credit do not prove another two full days actually served.

Contemporary custody evidence and limits

Sue Nelson was initially cited and released after the January 30, 1986 Madison courthouse protest. Two weeks later she and Bonnie Urfer pleaded no contest, refused the fine and actually served two days. Exact later intake and release days are unprinted. A separate March 6 overnight detention and March 7 two-day sentence with credit do not prove another two full days actually served.

The Nuclear Resister No.38, March 10, 1986, original PDF page 2.

Only individually documented actual custody is recorded. Unconfirmed dates, vital information and sensitive demographic attributes remain blank. No historical report is used to assert present custody.

Case

Charges: Trespass
Sentence: Sue Nelson was initially cited and released after the January 30, 1986 Madison courthouse protest. Two weeks later she and Bonnie Urfer pleaded no contest, refused the fine and actually served two days. Exact later intake and release days are unprinted. A separate March 6 overnight detention and March 7 two-day sentence with credit do not prove another two full days actually served.
Convicted: Yes
Plead: No contest