Jonathan P. Jackson
American bodyguard and kidnapper
Born
1953
73 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Engaged in criminal activities including orchestrating the kidnapping of a judge in 1970. The incident was part of a broader effort to secure the release of his brother from incarceration. This event received significant media coverage and led to a police shootout. Died in the ensuing confrontation at the Marin County Civic Center in California.
Orchestrated the kidnapping of Judge Harold Haley
Engaged in a police shootout during the kidnapping attempt
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