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July 17, 1925
Twin City Review
Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In Rocky Mount, N.C., on July 13, a special grand jury upholds Superior Judge Sinclair's protests against deplorable prison camp conditions, verifying brutal physical treatment, flogging, and mental torture of prisoners by authorities.
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Prisoners Flogged; Judge Arouses State
Rocky Mount, N. C., July 13.—A special grand jury has upheld Superior Judge Sinclair's battle against conditions in prison camps in this vicinity. The jurist's protests are verified by the grand jury, which reports:
'It is our unanimous opinion that a deplorable condition existed at the Rocky Mount camp, with no extenuating circumstances, no redeeming features, no justification no rights or reasons for such brutal, inhumane physical treatment as had been accorded prisoners in this camp or stockade.
'Added to this treatment, the prisoners have been subjected to a most cowardly form of mental and moral torture by threats of physical punishment, unless willing to perjure themselves and while being deprived of their liberty have seen those in charge of them, and having unrestricted power over them, disregard any and all laws, observing crimes committed in their presence, in most instances, more reprehensible than deeds for which they, the prisoners, were adjudged guilty.'
Rocky Mount, N. C., July 13.—A special grand jury has upheld Superior Judge Sinclair's battle against conditions in prison camps in this vicinity. The jurist's protests are verified by the grand jury, which reports:
'It is our unanimous opinion that a deplorable condition existed at the Rocky Mount camp, with no extenuating circumstances, no redeeming features, no justification no rights or reasons for such brutal, inhumane physical treatment as had been accorded prisoners in this camp or stockade.
'Added to this treatment, the prisoners have been subjected to a most cowardly form of mental and moral torture by threats of physical punishment, unless willing to perjure themselves and while being deprived of their liberty have seen those in charge of them, and having unrestricted power over them, disregard any and all laws, observing crimes committed in their presence, in most instances, more reprehensible than deeds for which they, the prisoners, were adjudged guilty.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Prison Abuse
Flogging
Judge Sinclair
Grand Jury
Inhumane Treatment
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Sinclair
Where did it happen?
Rocky Mount, N. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Judge Sinclair
Location
Rocky Mount, N. C.
Event Date
July 13
Story Details
A special grand jury verifies Superior Judge Sinclair's protests against inhumane conditions in Rocky Mount prison camp, reporting brutal physical treatment including flogging and cowardly mental torture through threats of punishment to force perjury, with authorities disregarding laws.