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Terrence McGuckin

Released
Era:2000s
State:Pennsylvania
Time Imprisoned:
6 Days
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Biography

Terrence McGuckin was an ACT UP/Philadelphia activist arrested during the protests surrounding the 2000 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. Arrested around August 2, 2000, he was initially held on $500,000 bail, reportedly on misdemeanor charges. After nearly a week in custody, his bail was reduced to $100,000 and he was released at about 10 p.m. on August 8, 2000 — approximately six days jailed.

Case

Charges: Misdemeanor charges arising from the 2000 Republican National Convention protests (Philadelphia); held on $500,000 bail, later reduced to $100,000
Arrested: Aug 2, 2000
Incarcerated: Aug 2, 2000
Released: Aug 8, 2000
Convicted: Protest arrest; held pretrial on bail