Louis Piquett
Louis Piquett (Piquette) | |
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| Born | September 24, 1884 Benton, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | December 12, 1951 (aged 67) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hillside Cemetery (Platteville, Wisconsin) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Criminal status | Pardoned in 1951 |
| Convictions | Acquitted Convicted |
| Criminal charge | Harboring a fugitive (John Dillinger) Harboring a fugitive (Homer Van Meter) |
| Penalty | 2 years and $10,000 fine |
Louis Piquett (September 24, 1884 – December 12, 1951) was an American lawyer notable for defending John Dillinger. He was also a prosecutor for the city of Chicago. He is depicted by Peter Gerety in the 2009 movie Public Enemies.