The Archive · 1936

Black Legion Head Indicted

Detroit, Aug. 21, Virgit Emnger. described by the prosecution as the national head of the Black Legion, was indicted to-Jday with 21 others on charges of terrorist activities.

They were accused of advocating "the crime of sabotage, violence or other forms of terrorism as a means of accomplishing industrial and. poli-teal reforms."

"The maximum penalty of ten years' Imprisonment and a fine of $5,000. The conspiracy charge included in the indictment carries a sentence of five years! Imprisonment—Reuter,

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