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Jan 30, 2023 · He did not give up his mission for elected office, however, and began eyeing the office of district attorney. The New York Times reports that Garrison blamed the rising crime rates in the city on Mayor Victor Schiro and the incumbent district attorney.
Upon returning again to civilian life, Garrison worked in several different trial lawyer positions before winning election as New Orleans District Attorney, starting with his first of three terms in January 1962.
Joan Mellen met New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison in 1969. His relentless search for the truth concerning President Kennedy’ assassination made a deep impression upon her. In 1997 Mellen began work on the story of Garrison’s life.
Aug 27, 2018 · First, as a district attorney, Garrison had the power to bring a case for conspiracy into a court of law. He had begun that process by arresting and then charging Clay Shaw with conspiracy.
Jan 19, 2023 · Though Garrison conducted his own defense and was acquitted, he was forced to scramble to put together a reelection campaign for his fourth term as district attorney, which he lost. “They got me,” he told the Associated Press in 1989.
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Oct 22, 1992 · Jim Garrison, who as District Attorney in New Orleans made startling assertions of a widespread conspiracy and cover-up in President John F. Kennedy's assassination, died yesterday at his home in...
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Aug 15, 2016 · Earling Carothers "Jim" Garrison was the District Attorney for the City of New Orleans, Louisiana from 1961 until 1973. He investigated and prosecuted Clay Shaw for conspiracy to assassinate President Kennedy and he was portrayed in Oliver Stone's film, JFK .
