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Abbie Hoffman — Part 14

182 pages · May 12, 2026 · Document date: Dec 17, 1970 · Broad topic: Civil Rights · Topic: Abbie Hoffman · 182 pages OCR'd
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NY 100-161445 having been granted this two days as a result of his "good behaviour" while a prisoner here. Upon his release, HOFFMAN had indicated his intention to return immedtately to his residence in New York City, New York. On December 16, 1970, the "Chicago Daily News,” carried an article entitled "Abbie 'Good,' Leaves Jail 2 Days Early." The article quoted RICHARD ENGLISH, Superintendent of CCJ, as stating "He was a good prisoner. We've had him here before and he has never caused trouble." According to this article, HOFFMAN had worked in the jail's kitchen during his period of confinement. After his release he had picked up some personal items at the office of his local attorney, FREDERICK COHN, and then had flown directly to New York City. . .) as the subject had returned to New Yor y after his release from incarceration in Chicago, Tllinois and that as of December 17, 1970, he was residing at his residence 114-116 East 13th Street, New York City. 3. Arrest in Washington, D.C. £7 ashington, DU. United States Court of Appeals, * that the case of ABBIE HOFFMAN vs. the nited States (case number 23514) is still pending before the United States Court of Appeals. ’ stated that this case which is an appeal of the su viction on November 20, 1968 in the Court of General Sessions, District of Columbia on the charge of defiling the American flag by wearing a shirt resembling the flag, was argued on its merits before the Court or December 18, 1970. The subject's attornies have filed a post-argument memorandum before the Court and the Court has not as yet decided whether or not to accept this memorandum. No decision has been reached by the court concerning the merits of the case as argued. © eit 3 a =
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