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May 17, 1928
The Savannah Tribune
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Florence County, S.C., a young colored man was falsely accused of assaulting a white woman 13 years ago, sentenced to 30 years in prison, but recently pardoned after the accuser confessed to lying via affidavit.
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AN INNOCENT PUNISHED
Thirteen years ago in Florence County, S. C., a young colored man was accused of assaulting a white woman.
He was arrested, but, luckily, a mob was averted and his life spared.
He was given a legal hearing and upon recommendation of the jury, he was sentenced to serve thirty years in the penitentiary.
No doubt, the evidence submitted must have been flimsy to have caused such a jury to make a recommendation for mercy.
The unusual has since happened. The conscience of the white woman compelled her to admit after all these years, that she lied and that the colored man did not assault her. She gave an affidavit to this effect, and upon which the governor has pardoned the innocent man.
This is only one in no doubt hundreds of other cases in which the innocent met summary death by way of the mob.
Thirteen years ago in Florence County, S. C., a young colored man was accused of assaulting a white woman.
He was arrested, but, luckily, a mob was averted and his life spared.
He was given a legal hearing and upon recommendation of the jury, he was sentenced to serve thirty years in the penitentiary.
No doubt, the evidence submitted must have been flimsy to have caused such a jury to make a recommendation for mercy.
The unusual has since happened. The conscience of the white woman compelled her to admit after all these years, that she lied and that the colored man did not assault her. She gave an affidavit to this effect, and upon which the governor has pardoned the innocent man.
This is only one in no doubt hundreds of other cases in which the innocent met summary death by way of the mob.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
False Accusation
Wrongful Conviction
Pardon
Racial Injustice
Assault Charge
What entities or persons were involved?
Young Colored Man
White Woman
Governor
Where did it happen?
Florence County, S. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Young Colored Man
White Woman
Governor
Location
Florence County, S. C.
Event Date
Thirteen Years Ago
Story Details
A young colored man accused of assaulting a white woman in Florence County, S.C., was arrested, tried, and sentenced to 30 years despite jury mercy recommendation due to flimsy evidence. Years later, the woman confessed via affidavit that she lied, leading to his pardon by the governor.