Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Councilman Carl I. Jacobson of the Thirteenth district was charged with resorting to a room for immoral purposes and violation of the moral code as a result of a raid by the vice squad. He was later freed of charges and it was established that he had been framed. District Attorney Keyes was one of the first men to have spoken to the Councilman following his arrest. Photograph of District Attorney Asa Keyes, who was one of the first witnesses to be called to the stand in the trial of Councilman Carl I. Jacobson for violation of the moral code. Handwritten on negative: Asa Keyes Text on negative sleeve: Jacobson, Carl I., Councilman; (One image removed of courtroom show #14 on wall)
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image
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_9780 ark:/21198/zz002dhx3c
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Witnesses--California--Los Angeles Judicial proceedings--California--Los Angeles Public prosecutors--California--Los Angeles Lawyers--California--Los Angeles Keyes, Asa, 1877-1934 Jacobson, Carl I. Trials, litigation, etc
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