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June 14, 1953
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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In Detroit, Obie Williams, 38, represented himself in court against assault and battery charges from Mrs. Helen Witten, 33, who claimed he slugged and robbed her of $7. Williams countered he gave her the money and reclaimed it after she attacked him. Judge Gillis granted him one year's probation, $100 costs, and repayment of $7.
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Man Defends Self, Stays Out Of Jail
DETROIT - (ANP) - Obie Williams, 38, acted as his own defense counsel last week and kept himself out of jail.
Williams was charged with assault and battery on the complaint of Mrs. Helen Witten, 33.
Mrs. Witten told police that Williams slugged and robbed her of $7.
Williams told the court that he had given Mrs. Witten $7. He said he went into an apartment and she asked him to wait outside, stating, "I'll be right back."
Williams said when he saw Mrs. Witten two hours later, she was angry and struck her and took his money.
"Your honor," said Williams, "may I have a word?" "I have been in prison and it is hard to obtain employment. I have a good job now and wouldn't like to lose it. Will you give me probation?"
"All right," said Judge Gillis, "one year's probation, $100 cost and pay back the seven dollars."
DETROIT - (ANP) - Obie Williams, 38, acted as his own defense counsel last week and kept himself out of jail.
Williams was charged with assault and battery on the complaint of Mrs. Helen Witten, 33.
Mrs. Witten told police that Williams slugged and robbed her of $7.
Williams told the court that he had given Mrs. Witten $7. He said he went into an apartment and she asked him to wait outside, stating, "I'll be right back."
Williams said when he saw Mrs. Witten two hours later, she was angry and struck her and took his money.
"Your honor," said Williams, "may I have a word?" "I have been in prison and it is hard to obtain employment. I have a good job now and wouldn't like to lose it. Will you give me probation?"
"All right," said Judge Gillis, "one year's probation, $100 cost and pay back the seven dollars."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Self Defense
Court Case
Assault Charge
Probation
Robbery Accusation
What entities or persons were involved?
Obie Williams
Mrs. Helen Witten
Judge Gillis
Where did it happen?
Detroit
Story Details
Key Persons
Obie Williams
Mrs. Helen Witten
Judge Gillis
Location
Detroit
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Obie Williams defended himself against assault and battery charges by claiming he gave money to Mrs. Witten, who later attacked him; he received probation instead of jail.