Ernest Ramsay

Released
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1930s
State:California
Time Imprisoned:
5 Years 3 Months 1 Day
Support
Labor Organizing
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Biography

Ernest Ramsay was convicted of conspiracy in the 1936-37 Point Lobos frame-up, part of an effort his supporters said aimed to break maritime unionism. He was later offered freedom to falsely implicate Harry Bridges, which he refused.

Case

San Quentin State Prison
Charges: Conspiracy in the Point Lobos engineer's death — a labor frame-up.
Arrested: Aug 27, 1936
Incarcerated: Aug 27, 1936
Released: Nov 28, 1941
Sentence: Five years to life; paroled. Verdict as recorded: Convicted of conspiracy (Point Lobos frame-up).
Convicted: Yes
Institution State: California

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