Los Angeles, October 23, 1911 – The highly anticipated trial of James McNamara, accused of masterminding the infamous dynamite bombing of the Los Angeles Times building, has exploded into a dramatic turn of events. The courtroom was abuzz with tension as the jury selection process reached a critical juncture. In a shocking move, the defense team, led by Thomas E. Van Dyke, challenged the selection of one of the talesmen, Louis McKee. However, the court denied the challenge, ruling in favor of the prosecution. This decision has left the defense team reeling, and the proceedings have become even more intense.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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