1941 Press Photo New York James J O'Connell at Federal Court in NYC - neny13020

Father accused with son in draft bribe case James J O'Connell 65 yearr old Bronz contractor is shown as he appeared at Federal court today for initial proceedings of the trial in which he, along with his son and a former draft official are charged with conspricay to evade the Selective Service Act through alleged bribery. Defense counsel laid before the jury in the beginning the explanation that the younger O'Connell had sought deferment in connection with the selective service but that there had been no attempt to evade the law

Photo is dated 1941.

Photo measures 6 x 8 inches.