Ex-Governor Connally stands trial in April 1975 Wed, 08/04/2021 - 12:00am Former Texas governor John Connally appeared in a Washington, D.C. federal court on Aug. 9, 1974 and pled not guilty ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Ex-Governor Connally stands trial in April 1975