2014
This Week in History: First Execution by Electric Chair
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On August 4, 1961, Pro Se defendant Clarence Earl Gideon, denied court appointed counsel, was convicted of felony breaking and entering and misdemeanor theft, in Panama City, Florida. His conviction is later reversed and he is provided court appointed counsel and found Not Guilty, creating the current Public Defender system.
On August 6, 1890, the first execution by electric chair is carried out at Auburn State Prison in New York.
On August 9, 1974, President Richard Nixon resigns. Gerald Ford was sworn in as the 38th President.
On August 10, 1977, David Berkowitz was arrested and charged with the “Son of Sam” serial killings in New York City.
Quote: “Be the person your dog(s) think you are!” -Anonymous
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