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Why was Malcolm X arrested and sent to prison, and how long did he spend in jail?

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1946 was when he was arrested and he was sentenced to 10 years.
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They were arrested and convicted on burglary charges, and Malcolm was sentenced to 10 years in prison, although he was granted parole after serving seven years. I hope that this helps you

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