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October 2, 1958
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
In Inglewood, Calif., Leonard McPheeters impersonates his brother Bernard in court to avoid him missing work for a speeding charge, receives a three-day jail sentence, then pleads guilty to false representation and contempt, doubling the penalty. Bernard later appears requesting a jury trial.
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Brother Is Loser
In Aid Attempt
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP)
Because he didn't want his brother to lose a day's work, Leonard McPheeters appeared in court for him to answer a speeding charge.
A judge sentenced him to three days in jail. This was something Leonard hadn't anticipated. He told a deputy he had appeared for his brother Bernard. The deputy took him back into court and he pleaded guilty to false representation and contempt of court.
The judge gave him the same sentence, three days in jail.
Later, brother Bernard showed up. He asked for a jury trial.
In Aid Attempt
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP)
Because he didn't want his brother to lose a day's work, Leonard McPheeters appeared in court for him to answer a speeding charge.
A judge sentenced him to three days in jail. This was something Leonard hadn't anticipated. He told a deputy he had appeared for his brother Bernard. The deputy took him back into court and he pleaded guilty to false representation and contempt of court.
The judge gave him the same sentence, three days in jail.
Later, brother Bernard showed up. He asked for a jury trial.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Deception Fraud
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Brother Impersonation
Court Deception
Speeding Charge
Jail Sentence
Contempt Of Court
What entities or persons were involved?
Leonard Mcpheeters
Bernard Mcpheeters
Where did it happen?
Inglewood, Calif.
Story Details
Key Persons
Leonard Mcpheeters
Bernard Mcpheeters
Location
Inglewood, Calif.
Story Details
Leonard McPheeters appears in court pretending to be his brother Bernard to answer a speeding charge, gets sentenced to three days in jail, admits to false representation and contempt, receives another three days; Bernard later requests a jury trial.