Sign the Resolution for a Federal
Commission on Drug Policy Sign the Resolution for a Federal
Commission on Drug Policy
Contents | Feedback | Search | DRCNet Home Page | Join DRCNet
DRCNet Library | Schaffer Library | Historical Research
The New York Times May 19, 1943
_________________
Krupa Sentenced in Drug Case
_________________
SAN FRANCISCO, MAY 18 (AP) --Gene Krupa, wellknown band drummer, was sentenced to serve ninety days in the county jail and fined $500 after his plea of guilty today to a misdemeanor charge in a narcotics accusation. Superior Judge Thomas M. Foley said that a felony charge against Krupa for allegedly inducing a minor to transport narcotic marijuana cigarets would be brought to trial June 8. The prosecution charged that John Pateakos, 20yearold property man and valet to Krupa, was arrested in possession of marijuana cigarets after Krupa allegedly sent him to his hotel room for them.
Contents | Feedback | Search | DRCNet Home Page | Join DRCNet