Dillinger's Moll: The Trial of Evelyn "Billie" Frechette

July 14, 2009

Landmark Center – St. Paul, MN

In 1934, John Dillinger’s girlfriend, Evelyn “Billie” Frechette, was put on trial in room 317 of the St. Paul Federal Building – now Landmark Center. Frechette was accused of having knowledge of a federal warrant for Dillinger and harboring a criminal.

Coinciding with the Hollywood release of the movie “Public Enemies” starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger, Landmark Center will present a trial reenactment featuring top Minnesota attorneys and a Minnesota Supreme Court justice, on July 14 from 7-9 p.m. A discussion panel will immediately follow the reenactment, which – together with the reenactment - will fulfill 2 CLE credits.

Register at 1-800-308-1700

Topics to be Discussed:

• Comparison of the legal system then and now
• Scope of judges role in terms of instructing the jury and commenting on the evidence. What is proper or improper?
• The admissibility of confessions and instruction of right to counsel during interrogations
• The evolution of forensic evidence, including fingerprinting

Register at 1-800-308-1700