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May 25, 1923
Monte Vista Journal And Monte Vista Graphic Reporter
Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colorado
What is this article about?
Former Rio Grande County Judge Jas. W. White found guilty of embezzling $2,000 in county funds; released on bond pending appeal challenging indictment.
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Former County Judge White Found Guilty of Embezzlement
The case of People vs. Jas. W. White was tried in district court the fore part of the week and the jury returned a verdict of guilty.
This case was the result of indictment returned by a Rio Grande county grand jury, charging former County Judge White with embezzlement of county money.
The indictment covered four counts but trial this week was had on one count involving the alleged embezzlement of about $2,000 of county money by Judge White to his own use.
Mr. White was released under bond pending perfection of his appeal to higher court.
We understand that White's counsel relies upon reversing the decision in this case through long assignment of error attacking the validity of the indictment.
The case of People vs. Jas. W. White was tried in district court the fore part of the week and the jury returned a verdict of guilty.
This case was the result of indictment returned by a Rio Grande county grand jury, charging former County Judge White with embezzlement of county money.
The indictment covered four counts but trial this week was had on one count involving the alleged embezzlement of about $2,000 of county money by Judge White to his own use.
Mr. White was released under bond pending perfection of his appeal to higher court.
We understand that White's counsel relies upon reversing the decision in this case through long assignment of error attacking the validity of the indictment.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Embezzlement
Guilty Verdict
County Judge
Rio Grande County
Indictment
What entities or persons were involved?
Jas. W. White
Where did it happen?
Rio Grande County
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Key Persons
Jas. W. White
Location
Rio Grande County
Story Details
Former County Judge Jas. W. White was indicted by a Rio Grande county grand jury for embezzlement of county money. In district court, the jury found him guilty on one count involving about $2,000. He was released under bond pending appeal, with counsel planning to challenge the indictment's validity.