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Robert Robbins

AKA: Bob Robbins
Released
Era:1960s
State:California
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Biography

Robert Robbins, a San Francisco picture framer, participated in the CNVA Everyman anti-nuclear voyage. He was imprisoned for contempt in 1962; a letter from his fellow prisoner identifies him among the defendants held at Santa Rita.

Case

Charges: Contempt of federal court order prohibiting the Everyman nuclear-test protest voyage
Sentenced: July 1962
Sentence: Sentenced to six months for contempt in July 1962; still held at Santa Rita in the August 22 prison letter. Exact admission and release dates and total time served remain unverified.