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September 10, 1961
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In New Orleans, Marian Williams, widow of 29-year-old pastor Rev. Roosevelt Williams, files a $101,000 lawsuit against 77-year-old Rev. Alfred Charles Moore for fatally shooting her husband last week. Authorities cleared Moore, classifying the incident as self-defense.
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Widow Of Slain
Pastor Files Suit
For $101,000
NEW ORLEANS - (ANP) - The
widow of a 29-year-old pastor
has filed a $101,000 suit against
one of New Orleans' oldest active
ministers for the fatal shooting of
her husband here last week.
Three days after 77-year-old
Rev. Alfred Charles Moore
had shot Rev. Roosevelt Williams
to death, Mrs. Marian Williams, widow
of the slain minister, filed
suit in Civil District Court asking
for damages totaling $101,000 from
the Rev. Moore.
Charges against Rev. Moore were
cleared this week. Police and the
district attorney's office classified
the slaying as self-defense following
an extensive investigation.
Pastor Files Suit
For $101,000
NEW ORLEANS - (ANP) - The
widow of a 29-year-old pastor
has filed a $101,000 suit against
one of New Orleans' oldest active
ministers for the fatal shooting of
her husband here last week.
Three days after 77-year-old
Rev. Alfred Charles Moore
had shot Rev. Roosevelt Williams
to death, Mrs. Marian Williams, widow
of the slain minister, filed
suit in Civil District Court asking
for damages totaling $101,000 from
the Rev. Moore.
Charges against Rev. Moore were
cleared this week. Police and the
district attorney's office classified
the slaying as self-defense following
an extensive investigation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Pastor Shooting
Widow Lawsuit
Self Defense
Civil Suit
What entities or persons were involved?
Marian Williams
Rev. Roosevelt Williams
Rev. Alfred Charles Moore
Where did it happen?
New Orleans
Story Details
Key Persons
Marian Williams
Rev. Roosevelt Williams
Rev. Alfred Charles Moore
Location
New Orleans
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Widow Marian Williams sues Rev. Alfred Charles Moore for $101,000 after he fatally shot her husband, Rev. Roosevelt Williams; authorities rule it self-defense and clear Moore of charges.