John Shirey

Released
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1910s
Inmate Number:#14229
State:Oklahoma
Time Imprisoned:
3 Years 1 Month 10 Days
Support
Anti-War Anti-Militarism
John Shirey

Biography

John Shirey, a Working Class Union member from Oklahoma, was sentenced to six years in prison. He served in Leavenworth Penitentiary from October 6, 1917, to November 16, 1920.

Case

United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth
Charges: Federal prosecution under the Espionage Act of 1917 and/or the Sedition Act of 1918.
Incarcerated: Oct 6, 1917
Released: Nov 16, 1920
Sentence: Commuted from 6 to 4 years July 17.
Institution State: Kansas

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