James MacInnis

Released
Date of birth:1913
Date of death:1979
Age:66† Deceased
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1950s
State:California
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Biography

James MacInnis was a defense lawyer for labor leader Harry Bridges who was cited for contempt of court during the McCarthy era. The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review his case.

The Dispatcher identifies Bridges defense counsel James Martin McInnis, reports his three-month contempt sentence under Judge George B. Harris, and announces an April 15 surrender that was still prospective when the April 11, 1952 issue appeared.

The Dispatcher, April 11, 1952, page 6.

Case

Charges: Contempt of court (arising from his defense of Harry Bridges)
Sentenced: Apr 4, 1950
Sentence: Three months imposed for contempt of court; actual completed custody duration unknown.
Judge: George B. Harris
Convicted: Yes

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