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United States of America · Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

35Records
1964–1985Date range
6Named people
2Places

Chronological records

1964

Jack RubyMarch 1964

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Ruby's lawyers argued that he could not have received a fair trial in the city of Dallas because of the excessive publicity surrounding the case. Following Ruby's March 1964 conviction for murder with malice, Ruby's lawyers, led by Sam Houston Clinton, appealed to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the

Jack RubyMarch 1964

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

highest criminal court in Texas

1966

Jack Ruby9 December 1966

Wichita Falls · Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Arrangements were underway for a new trial to be held in February 1967, in Wichita Falls, Ruby was admitted to Parkland Hospital in Dallas, suffering from pneumonia

1969

Perry RussoJanuary 1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Russo testifies that he had attended a party at the apartment of anti-Castro activist David Ferrie. At the party, Russo said that Lee Harvey Oswald (who Russo said was introduced to him as "Leon Oswald"), David Ferrie, and "Clem Bertrand" (who Russo identified in the courtroom as Clay Shaw) had discussed killing Kennedy. The conversation included plans for the "triangulation of crossfire" and alibis for the participants

Clay LaVerne ShawJanuary 1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

At the party, Russo said that Lee Harvey Oswald (who Russo said was introduced to him as "Leon Oswald"), David Ferrie, and "Clem Bertrand" (who Russo identified in the courtroom as Clay Shaw) had discussed killing Kennedy.

Clay LaVerne ShawJanuary 1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Clay Shaw, the man Garrison charged with conspiracy in the JFK murder, testified under oath "No, I have not" to the question "Mr. Shaw

Clay LaVerne ShawJanuary 1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

During Shaws trial Russos testimony was discredited by the revelation that he underwent hypnosis and had been administered sodium pentathol, or "truth serum," at the request of the persecution.

Clay LaVerne ShawJanuary 1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

During the trial, Russo testified that he had attended an "assassination party" at David Ferries apartment, where Shaw, Ferrie, and Lee Harvey Oswald had discussed killing President Kennedy.

Clay LaVerne ShawJanuary 1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Later records link Shaw to CIA Domestic Contacts Service reporting.

Clay LaVerne ShawJanuary 1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

The conversation included plans for the "triangulation of crossfire" and alibis for the participants. Russo claimed in September, 1963, he overheard Shaw and David Ferrie discussing the proposed assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Clay LaVerne ShawJanuary 1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

The jury didnt see enough evidence to convict Shaw, and gave a verdict of not guilty. Russo testifies that he had attended a party at the apartment of anti-Castro activist David Ferrie.

Clay LaVerne ShawJanuary 1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

the period 1948 to 1956

Dean Andrews25 February 1969

Dallas · Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Andrews testified during the trial of Clay Shaw that the name "Clay Bertrand was a figment of [his] imagination" and that he had been "carrying on a farce" in order to prevent "bring[ing] a lot of heat and trouble to someone who didnt deserve it"

Clay LaVerne Shaw1 March 1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Shaw is acquitted less than one hour after the case went to the jury

Earling Carothers "Jim" Garrison1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

During the trial, Russo testified that he had attended an "assassination party" at David Ferries apartment, where Shaw, Ferrie, and Lee Harvey Oswald had discussed killing President Kennedy

Earling Carothers "Jim" Garrison1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Garrison was able to subpoena the Zapruder film from Life magazine and show it to the public for the first time.

Earling Carothers "Jim" Garrison1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Russos version of events has been questioned by some historians and researchers, such as Patricia Lambert, once it became known that part of his testimony was induced by hypnotism, and by the drug sodium pentothal (sometimes called "truth serum").

Earling Carothers "Jim" Garrison1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

The jury didnt see enough evidence to convict Shaw, and gave a verdict of not guilty.

Perry Russo1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

At the party, Russo said that Lee Harvey Oswald (who Russo said was introduced to him as "Leon Oswald"), David Ferrie, and "Clem Bertrand" (who Russo identified in the courtroom as Clay Shaw) had discussed killing Kennedy.

Perry Russo1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

During Shaws trial Russos testimony was discredited by the revelation that he underwent hypnosis and had been administered sodium pentathol, or "truth serum," at the request of the persecution.

Perry Russo1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

During the trial, Russo testified that he had attended an "assassination party" at David Ferries apartment, where Shaw, Ferrie, and Lee Harvey Oswald had discussed killing President Kennedy.

Perry Russo1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Garrisons key witness against Clay Shaw was Perry Russo, a twenty-five year old insurance salesman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Perry Russo1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Jim Garrison persuades Russo to give evidence against Clay Shaw.

Perry Russo1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Russo claimed in September, 1963, he overheard Shaw and David Ferrie discussing the proposed assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Perry Russo1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Russo testifies that he had attended a party at the apartment of anti-Castro activist David Ferrie.

Perry Russo1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Russo's version of events has been questioned by some historians and researchers, such as Patricia Lambert, once it became known that part of his testimony was induced by hypnotism, and by the drug sodium pentothal (sometimes called "truth serum").

Perry Russo1969

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

The conversation included plans for the "triangulation of crossfire" and alibis for the participants. The jury didn't see enough evidence to convict Shaw, and gave a verdict of not guilty.

1985

Mark LaneJanuary 1985

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

As a result of obtaining depositions from David Atlee Phillips, Richard Helms, G.

Mark LaneJanuary 1985

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Gordon Liddy, Stansfield Turner, and Marita Lorenz, plus a skillful cross-examination by Mark Lane of E.

Mark LaneJanuary 1985

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Howard Hunt, the jury decides that Marchetti had not been guilty of libel when he suggested that John F.

Mark LaneJanuary 1985

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

It emerged that Marchetti had also consulted James Angleton and Alan J.

Mark LaneJanuary 1985

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Kennedy had been assassinated by people working for the CIA.

Mark LaneJanuary 1985

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Mark Lane discovered Marchettis sources.

Mark LaneJanuary 1985

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

The main source was William Corson.

Mark LaneJanuary 1985

Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Weberman before publishing his article.

Names involved

Clay LaVerne ShawDean AndrewsEarling Carothers "Jim" GarrisonJack RubyMark LanePerry Russo

Provenance

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