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William Veal

Released
Era:1960s
State:Mississippi
Time Imprisoned:
29 Days
Support
Council of Federated Organizations
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Biography

William Veal participated in Canton civil-rights organizing.

Case

Charges: Publishing libel; disturbing the peace
Arrested: Jan 23, 1964
Sentenced: Feb 3, 1964
Incarcerated: Jan 23, 1964
Released: Feb 21, 1964
Sentence: February 3, 1964: $500 and six months on each count. February 21 appeal release.