In a dramatic night of verdicts, 28 soldiers at Port Lawton, Washington, were convicted of their role in a ransom scheme, while 3 of their comrades were acquitted. The convictions came after a lengthy court martial, which saw the defendants face charges of mishandling funds and making false claims for pay. Sergeant Arthur Burks, a key figure in the case, was found not guilty on all counts, but his fellow soldiers were not as lucky. TS Riley Buckner, who was implicated in the scheme, received a six-month prison sentence and was forced to forfeit two-thirds of his pay. The remaining defendants received discharge and prison terms ranging from several months to several years.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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