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William Gordon

AKA: Omar
Released
Era:1970s
State:California
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Biography

William Gordon received a jail sentence after a Los Angeles Panther-related arrest.

The September 26, 1970 Black Panther reported that William Gordon was sentenced on September 11 to 30 days in county jail and three years probation for interfering with arrests during Panther newspaper selling in Los Angeles. The probation conditions restricted political association and joint newspaper sales. This reports the imposed term; actual admission, release and completed service are not established by the article.

The Black Panther, September 26, 1970, PDF page 9.

Case

Charges: Interfering with arrests.
Sentenced: Sep 11, 1970
Sentence: 30 days imposed; time served unverified.
Convicted: Yes