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| | This day in History: William Calley, Jr. convicted of My Lai Massacre [March 29, 1971] |
 | | Calley's trial started on November 17, 1970, and resulted in a conviction on March 29, 1971 of premeditated murder of 22 civilians for his role in the massacre. |
 | | Calley petitioned the federal district court for habeas corpus on February 11, 1974, which was granted on September 25, 1974, along with immediate release, by federal judge J. Robert Elliott. |
 | | Calley continues to reside in the Columbus, Georgia area and, according to locals, owns, runs, or works at a jewelry store. |
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