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January 10, 1949
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
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Actor Robert Mitchum, idol of bobby-soxers, convicted in Los Angeles of conspiracy to possess marijuana in a swift trial based on grand jury testimony, with possibility of probation.
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BOBBY-SOXER IDOL CONVICTED IN L. A.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10.-(AP) -
Robert Mitchum, idol of the bobby-soxers, was convicted today of conspiracy to possess marijuana in a 45-minute trial in superior court.
The end came with suddenness, as the result of a surprising maneuver by cagy Jerry Giesler, Mitchum's attorney.
When the trial opened today Giesler waived a jury trial on the conspiracy count only, and agreed to submit the case solely on the transcript of earlier testimony before the grand jury.
A deputy district attorney read the grand jury testimony, both the prosecution and defense announced they had no witness to call, and Superior Judge C. L. Nye announced his verdict:
Guilty as charged.
Giesler had no explanation for his surprise move, but other attorneys pointed out that conspiracy carries with it the possibility of probation.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10.-(AP) -
Robert Mitchum, idol of the bobby-soxers, was convicted today of conspiracy to possess marijuana in a 45-minute trial in superior court.
The end came with suddenness, as the result of a surprising maneuver by cagy Jerry Giesler, Mitchum's attorney.
When the trial opened today Giesler waived a jury trial on the conspiracy count only, and agreed to submit the case solely on the transcript of earlier testimony before the grand jury.
A deputy district attorney read the grand jury testimony, both the prosecution and defense announced they had no witness to call, and Superior Judge C. L. Nye announced his verdict:
Guilty as charged.
Giesler had no explanation for his surprise move, but other attorneys pointed out that conspiracy carries with it the possibility of probation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Robert Mitchum Conviction
Marijuana Conspiracy
Los Angeles Trial
Jerry Giesler Maneuver
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert Mitchum
Jerry Giesler
C. L. Nye
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles
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Key Persons
Robert Mitchum
Jerry Giesler
C. L. Nye
Location
Los Angeles
Event Date
Jan. 10
Story Details
Robert Mitchum convicted of conspiracy to possess marijuana in a 45-minute trial; attorney Jerry Giesler waived jury trial and submitted case on grand jury transcript; Judge C. L. Nye found him guilty.