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October 26, 1957
The West End News
Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
In Davenport, Iowa, 74-year-old Charles E. Smith, with a 52-year criminal history, receives a lenient six-month prison sentence for cashing a bad check, as Judge M. L. Sutton takes pity on his gray hair and age to avoid him dying in jail.
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No Sense For Him To Die In Jail
DAVENPORT, Iowa (UP)—Charles E. Smith, who has been in trouble with the law over a period of 52 years, got off with a light sentence this time because of gray hair.
His most recent exploit involved cashing a bad check and Judge M. L. Sutton sentenced him to six months in prison.
"You should get more," Sutton told the 74-year old defendant, "but I'll take pity on you because of your gray hair. You don't deserve leniency, but there is no sense in your dying in prison."
DAVENPORT, Iowa (UP)—Charles E. Smith, who has been in trouble with the law over a period of 52 years, got off with a light sentence this time because of gray hair.
His most recent exploit involved cashing a bad check and Judge M. L. Sutton sentenced him to six months in prison.
"You should get more," Sutton told the 74-year old defendant, "but I'll take pity on you because of your gray hair. You don't deserve leniency, but there is no sense in your dying in prison."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Bad Check
Light Sentence
Gray Hair Leniency
Criminal History
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles E. Smith
Judge M. L. Sutton
Where did it happen?
Davenport, Iowa
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles E. Smith
Judge M. L. Sutton
Location
Davenport, Iowa
Story Details
Charles E. Smith, 74, with 52 years of legal troubles, cashes a bad check and receives a six-month sentence from Judge Sutton, who shows leniency due to his age and gray hair to prevent him dying in prison.