George Tyne

Released
Date of birth:06. 02. 1917
Date of death:07. 03. 2008
Age:91† Deceased
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1950s
State:New York
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Civil Liberties
George Tyne

Biography

George Tyne, a New York actor, was cited for contempt of Congress in 1956 after refusing to tell the House Un-American Activities Committee of his associations.

Case

Charges: Contempt of Congress
Sentence: Faced up to a year and a $1,000 fine Charges as recorded: Contempt of Congress — for refusing to answer HUAC
Convicted: Cited for contempt 1956; prosecution referred to the Justice Department

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