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December 29, 1961
Minneapolis Spokesman
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
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Assault charges against blues singer Dinah Washington for allegedly drawing a gun on dressmaker Mrs. Lois Green over a $700 bill were dropped in New York court when Green failed to appear, after she recanted and no gun was found.
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Dinah's Gun Case Dropped - "Opponent" Doesn't Show Up
New York (ANP) -The assault case against blues singer Dinah Washington, who was charged with third degree assault for allegedly drawing a gun on a female dressmaker during an argument, was dropped from the trial calendar last week when her complainant failed to appear in court.
Miss Washington, beset in recent months with marital woes, was arrested and held on $500 bail last Oct. 21 after Mrs. Lois Green of Harrisburg, Pa., complained that Dinah pulled a gun on her. She had gone to Miss Washington's apartment to collect a $700 dressmaking bill.
However, in Felony Court last month, Mrs. Green said that she was excited during the argument and that what she saw might not have been a gun. A police search of Dinah's apartment also failed to locate the gun.
Last week when Mrs. Green failed to show in Special Session Court, a three-judge panel agreed to not press the case for trial upon motion by Dinah's attorney, David N. Dinkins. The jurists indicated they would entertain a motion to dismiss the charges at a later date.
New York (ANP) -The assault case against blues singer Dinah Washington, who was charged with third degree assault for allegedly drawing a gun on a female dressmaker during an argument, was dropped from the trial calendar last week when her complainant failed to appear in court.
Miss Washington, beset in recent months with marital woes, was arrested and held on $500 bail last Oct. 21 after Mrs. Lois Green of Harrisburg, Pa., complained that Dinah pulled a gun on her. She had gone to Miss Washington's apartment to collect a $700 dressmaking bill.
However, in Felony Court last month, Mrs. Green said that she was excited during the argument and that what she saw might not have been a gun. A police search of Dinah's apartment also failed to locate the gun.
Last week when Mrs. Green failed to show in Special Session Court, a three-judge panel agreed to not press the case for trial upon motion by Dinah's attorney, David N. Dinkins. The jurists indicated they would entertain a motion to dismiss the charges at a later date.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Assault Charge
Gun Incident
Case Dropped
Dinah Washington
Court Dismissal
What entities or persons were involved?
Dinah Washington
Mrs. Lois Green
David N. Dinkins
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Dinah Washington
Mrs. Lois Green
David N. Dinkins
Location
New York
Event Date
Last Oct. 21
Story Details
Dinah Washington arrested for third-degree assault after allegedly drawing a gun on dressmaker Lois Green over unpaid bill; charges dropped when Green fails to appear in court after recanting and no gun found.