Ira Hardy

Released
Gender:Male
Race:Black
Era:1910s
Inmate Number:#12032
State:Oklahoma
Time Imprisoned:
10 Months 9 Days
Support
Anti-Militarism
Ira Hardy

Biography

Ira Hardy, an African-American farmer from Rocky Point, Oklahoma, was sentenced to two years in prison. He served in Leavenworth Penitentiary from August 1, 1918, to June 10, 1919.

Case

Charges: Federal prosecution under the Espionage Act of 1917 and/or the Sedition Act of 1918.
Incarcerated: Aug 1, 1918
Released: Jun 10, 1919
Sentence: Two years in prison (Espionage/Sedition Act conviction).

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