List of 1930s American state and local politicians convicted of crimes

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This list includes American politicians at the state and local levels who have been convicted of felony crimes committed while in office by decade; this list encompasses the 1930s.

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At the bottom of the article are links to related articles which deal with politicians who are involved in federal scandals (political and sexual), as well as differentiating among federal, state and local convictions. Also excluded are crimes which occur outside the politician's tenure in office unless they specifically stem from acts during his time of service.

Entries are arranged by date, from most current to less recent, and by state.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

Connecticut

Louisiana

Michigan

Pennsylvania

See also

Federal politicians:

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References

  1. ↑ "The Norwalk Hour – Google News Archive Search" . Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  2. ↑ "The Day – Google News Archive Search". May 20, 1938. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Richard Webster Leche". nga.org. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  4. ↑ "CMU Online Digital Object Repository (CONDOR)". Condor.cmich.edu. Archived from the original on August 20, 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  5. ↑ "M'Clure With 70 Guilty to Rum Case – State Senator Gets 18 Months as Head of Pennsylvania Protection Ring – He is Released on Bond – Judge Tells Jury that "Might Forces" Backed Defendants – Trial Lasted Eight Weeks". The New York Times. November 25, 1933. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
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