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Thomas Carey

Released
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1910s
State:California
Support
Anti-Militarism
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Biography

Thomas Carey, from San Francisco, California, was convicted of conspiracy to violate the Selective Service Act and sentenced to two years in prison. A member of "American Patriots, " he served his sentence at McNeil Island Penitentiary and was released in December, 1921, when his term was commuted by President Harding.

Case

USP McNeil Island
Charges: Federal prosecution under the Espionage Act of 1917 and/or the Sedition Act of 1918.
Sentence: Two years in prison (Espionage/Sedition Act conviction).
Institution State: Washington