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Sen. Johnson Gets 2-Year SentenceGuilty of Misapplying Bank Funds, Says Federal JuryHUNTINGTON, Oct, 30,—«—A two-year prison term was decreed today for State Sen. Howard S. Johnson of Point Pleasant for misapplication of bank funds.Federal Judge Harry E. Watkins imposed the sentence on the farmer president of the Point Pleasant National bank after overruling a motion to set aside the verdict, Johnson Is to serve the sentence in the Petersburg, Va„ reformatory.A jury convicted Johnson this week on one count of misapplication, acquitting, him on four similar counts and on one charging false entry.Will Appeal Haling John II. Meek, Johnson's attorney gave notice an appeal would be sought. Judge Watkins, referring to a supreme court ruling, denied the senator's release on bond and placed him In the u. S. marshal's custody. He was taken to the Cabell county Jail pending the appcaLThe verdict in the ease allowed a maximum of five yean and 55,-000 fine. Judge Watkins in passing sentence said:It would be a hardship to your family to Impose a line upon you” The government offered testimony during the trial that checks and notes had been carried several timer* as assets of the bank. Since retin ment a president of the bank, John-on has engaged in the oil and gas business.He has represented the fourth senatorial district as a Republican.
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Charleston Gazette
Charleston, West Virginia, US
Sun, Oct 31, 1937
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