In that same year. he and others were unjustly investigated by the FBI and charged with mail fraud in connection with Black Star Lines. Only Mr. Garvey was found guilty and received a sentence of five years. He adamantly proclaimed his innocence and many believed then and now that he was set up for political reasons. He served time in Atlanta and his sentence was commuted by President Calvin Coolidge in 1927. Upon his release. he was deported to Jamaica. He continued to serve as a revolutionary and political activist by establishing Jamaicas first political party. the Peoples Political Party. serving as the Councillor for the Allman Town Division of the Capitol City. Kingston.
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