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Chuck Turchick

Released
Era:1970s
State:Minnesota
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Anti-War Minnesota Eight
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Biography

Member of the Alexandria raiding team (with Bill Tilton and Cliff Ulen) arrested during the July 10, 1970 Minnesota Eight actions against Selective Service offices. Convicted Nov 5, 1970 and sentenced to five years in federal prison; served roughly 14-20 months and was released in July 1973. Known for calling Judge Edward Devitt 'a pompous ass' at a co-defendant's trial, drawing a 10-day contempt term.

Case

Charges: Interfering with the Selective Service System (the July 1970 Minnesota draft-board raids).
Sentence: Verdict as recorded: Convicted; most sentenced to five years and released July 1973.
Convicted: Yes