GAINESVILLE—The now-retired Marine colonel who was thrust into the national spotlight during the Iran-Contra scandal 30 years ago, Oliver North, has a speaking engagement scheduled in Gainesville this fall.
North, who was still in the service at the time, ended up being tried and convicted of a number of charges related to the Iran-Contra affair. However, his convictions were later overturned by an appeals court.
He is now an author, syndicated columnist, founder of the Freedom Alliance and a commentator for Fox News.
North is to be the keynote speaker October 13 at the annual Gala sponsored by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County.
Friday
December 27th, 2024
1:24AM
