March 8, 1923 – In a shocking turn of events, W.C. Shirey, a former employee of the Jefferson County Auditors Department, has been paroled after serving nearly two years for embezzlement and grand larceny of license funds. The decision was made by Governor Brandon, who expressed doubts about Shirey’s guilt and believed he would become a productive citizen in the future. However, this development comes as a surprise, especially considering Governor Kilby’s stern stance on the matter just two months prior. On January 13, 1923, Governor Kilby formally declined to grant clemency, citing a lack of sufficient information to support Shirey’s release and a desire to uphold the verdict of a jury of 12 men that convicted him in 1921.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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