William M. Martin

Released
Date of birth:21. 11. 1844
Date of death:25. 06. 1919
Age:74† Deceased
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:1910s
State:Oklahoma
Time Imprisoned:
1 Year 10 Months 7 Days
Support
Anti-War Anti-Militarism
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Biography

William M. Martin, from Henrietta, Oklahoma, was sentenced to two years in prison. He served in Leavenworth Penitentiary from August 4, 1917, to June 11, 1919. In 1919, Martin participated in the anti-war "Green Corn" Rebellion in Oklahoma.

Case

Charges: Federal prosecution under the Espionage Act of 1917 and/or the Sedition Act of 1918.
Incarcerated: Aug 4, 1917
Released: Jun 11, 1919
Sentence: Two years in prison (Espionage/Sedition Act conviction).

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