
The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald
Drama
Overview
The Dallas trial of Lee Harvey Oswald, President John F. Kennedy's alleged assassin, is enacted as it might have occurred. After the defense enters pleas of "not guilty" and "not guilty by reason of insanity," 23 witnesses for the prosecution testify. No verdict is returned.
Top Cast
George R. Russell
George R. Russell
Defense Attorney
George R. Russell
Defense Attorney


George Edgley
George Edgley
Judge
George Edgley
Judge
Arthur Nations
Arthur Nations
Prosecuting Attorney
Arthur Nations
Prosecuting Attorney
Charles Mazyrack
Charles Mazyrack
The Defendant
Charles Mazyrack
The Defendant
Joreta C. Cherry
Joreta C. Cherry
Court Reporter
Joreta C. Cherry
Court Reporter
Howard Ware
Howard Ware
Bailiff
Howard Ware
Bailiff
Don Gillespie
Don Gillespie
Attorney
Don Gillespie
Attorney
Dan Terrell
Dan Terrell
Attorney
Dan Terrell
Attorney
Bill Peck
Bill Peck
Attorney
Bill Peck
Attorney
Jenna Jordan
Jenna Jordan
Witness
Jenna Jordan
Witness
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