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January 8, 1958
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
19-year-old Charles Edward Rainey on trial for raping a 13-year-old girl in woods behind Anderson Park School on September 20. Girl testified he threatened her with a pistol; he denied the attack. Prosecuted by Reuben A. Garland, defended by Louis LaMair in Fulton Superior Court.
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19-Year-Old Youth On Trial For Life In Attack Case
A 19-year-old youth went on trial for his life Tuesday on a charge of raping a 13-year-old girl in a wooded section behind the Anderson Park School.
The youth, identified as Charles Edward Rainey, of 240 Wadley St. N. W., was tried in the Fulton Superior Court of Judge E. E. Andrews on a bill of indictment charging him with the September 20 criminal assault of the girl.
The girl told the court she was attacked at approximately 3:55 p. m. as she was on her way home from school. She said the youth "jumped up out of the woods and asked me to go home with him."
The witness said Rainey had a pistol with which he threatened her life. After she refused his advances he threw her on the ground, the girl said. During the attack the girl said she saw three girls walking down a nearby path. "I called for help," the girl declared.
The girls stopped for a second and then "they started running."
Rainey denied attacking the girl and claimed he never visited the spot where she claimed the attack took place.
The trial was a legal duel between Attorney Reuben A. Garland who acted as special prosecutor, and Louis LaMair who conducted the defense.
Rainey was arrested by Detectives Howard Baugh and C. J. Perry. Baugh testified that he arrested Rainey in connection with the assault, and the girl identified him.
A 19-year-old youth went on trial for his life Tuesday on a charge of raping a 13-year-old girl in a wooded section behind the Anderson Park School.
The youth, identified as Charles Edward Rainey, of 240 Wadley St. N. W., was tried in the Fulton Superior Court of Judge E. E. Andrews on a bill of indictment charging him with the September 20 criminal assault of the girl.
The girl told the court she was attacked at approximately 3:55 p. m. as she was on her way home from school. She said the youth "jumped up out of the woods and asked me to go home with him."
The witness said Rainey had a pistol with which he threatened her life. After she refused his advances he threw her on the ground, the girl said. During the attack the girl said she saw three girls walking down a nearby path. "I called for help," the girl declared.
The girls stopped for a second and then "they started running."
Rainey denied attacking the girl and claimed he never visited the spot where she claimed the attack took place.
The trial was a legal duel between Attorney Reuben A. Garland who acted as special prosecutor, and Louis LaMair who conducted the defense.
Rainey was arrested by Detectives Howard Baugh and C. J. Perry. Baugh testified that he arrested Rainey in connection with the assault, and the girl identified him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Rape Trial
Youth Assault
Pistol Threat
School Woods
Denial
Arrest
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Edward Rainey
13 Year Old Girl
Judge E. E. Andrews
Reuben A. Garland
Louis Lamair
Howard Baugh
C. J. Perry
Where did it happen?
Wooded Section Behind The Anderson Park School, Fulton Superior Court
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles Edward Rainey
13 Year Old Girl
Judge E. E. Andrews
Reuben A. Garland
Louis Lamair
Howard Baugh
C. J. Perry
Location
Wooded Section Behind The Anderson Park School, Fulton Superior Court
Event Date
September 20
Story Details
Charles Edward Rainey, 19, tried for raping 13-year-old girl after threatening her with pistol in woods; she called for help from passing girls who fled; Rainey denies attack; arrested and identified by victim.