The Archive · 1937

Mooney Refused Writ of Habeas Corpus

California Supreme Court — Denies His Freedom Plea

San Francisco, Oct30.

The California Supreme Court has again refused to grant a writ of habeas corpus for the imprisoned labour agitator, Mr. Thomas Mooney.

Mr, Mooney's attorney announced that he would carry the State Court's decision to the United States Supreme Court. He said the California ver-diet cleared the way for a Supreme Court oppon If the Supreme Court turns down Mr. Mooney's appeal for a freedom writ it will end his final hope for release from San Quentin Penitenflary. to which he was sentenced for alleged participation in the 1916 Pre-poredness Day bombing.—United Press,

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