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T41 The Dallas Times Herald newspaper, headline "Ruby's Conviction Reversed"
T41 The Dallas Times Herald newspaper, headline "Ruby's Conviction Reversed"

T41 The Dallas Times Herald newspaper, headline "Ruby's Conviction Reversed"

Object number1997.056.0271
Date10/05/1966
ClassificationsNewspapers & Magazines
ObjectNewspaper
Credit LineGeorge Reid Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
MediumNewsprint
Dimensions23 x 15 in. (58.4 x 38.1 cm)
Collections
DescriptionThe Dallas Times Herald, newspaper, from October 5, 1966, headline "New Trial Granted, Ruby's Conviction Reversed," with a photograph of Jack Ruby. The headline story details how the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals unanimously overturned the murder conviction and death sentence from Ruby's 1964 murder trial and granted him the right to a new trial, to be held outside of Dallas. The front page also includes stories about and pictures of Judge Joe Brown, Dallas County District Attorney Henry Wade and Ruby defense lawyer Phil Burleson. Reporters questioned Wade, who stated that he would again seek the death penalty when retrying Ruby. Ruby's defense lawyer Phil Burleson went to the jail to tell Ruby the news and to look ahead to the next trial. Ruby did not get a second trial; he died January 3, 1967, before the new trial was scheduled to begin. This image is not available online larger than a thumbnail to protect the copyright of its creator(s). For a more detailed examination of this item, please schedule an appointment in the Museum’s Reading Room.
Curatorial Commentary
The Museum recorded oral histories with defense attorney Phil Burleson and Dallas County D.A. Henry Wade. - Stephen Fagin, Curator