Jacob Berman seated at a courtroom table, Los Angeles, 1928-1930
- Description:
- Jacob Berman (alias Jack Bennett) was charged with participation in a plot to bribe district attorney Asa Keyes to dismiss charges against himself and colleagues for his role in the over-issue of Julian Oil Corporation stock in 1927. He was also separately indicted in cases of embezzlement and forgery; the latter trial took place between 1928-1930. In those later trials, Berman testified for the State against Julian Petroleum.
- Date:
- [between 1928-1930]
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Collection:
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Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
