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.