Pentagon Papers Trial Begins
Byrne begins presiding over the federal trial of Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William Matthew Byrne Biography and Timeline
Follow William Matthew Byrne through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.
William Matthew Byrne, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1973–1973Years on this page
1973
Pentagon Papers Case Dismissed
Byrne dismisses the Ellsberg-Russo prosecution after disclosures of government misconduct undermine the case.
Records, sources and methodology
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