Oklahoma City, November 17, 1923 – In a shocking turn of events, Governor Walton and his defense counsel abandoned the impeachment trial after declaring it impossible to receive a fair trial and enduring the humiliation. The drama unfolded in the Senate hearing, where the governor and his team felt they were being denied equal protection under the law, as guaranteed by both the state and national constitutions.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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