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October 25, 1959
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
The Melvin Smith Defense Committee approves aid for his relocated family and seeks his release from jail amid a Supreme Court reversal granting a new trial in his case, leaving Superior Court to decide on proceedings.
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Melvin Smith Defense Fund To Aid Family
The Melvin Smith Defense Committee met Friday and heard discussions of the case and later approved some expenditures for aid to the family which has moved to another section in the city.
The committee also named three persons to confer with attorneys in the case and appropriate officials to see if young Smith's release from jail could be effected, so he could begin to support his wife, three children and two nieces.
At present, Mrs. Smith's mother, who earns a small weekly salary, is providing the support Smith's family is presently receiving.
Meanwhile, the official remittitur from the Supreme Court advising Superior Court officials of the high court reversal of a judge's order denying Smith a new trial was received in the Superior Court clerk's office Thursday.
It is now up to the lower Court officials to decide if a third trial on the case is needed, or if the charges against Smith will be dropped.
The remittitur from the Supreme Court merely is a directive advising the lower court that a new trial for Smith is now in order, should another hearing be deemed desirable.
The Melvin Smith Defense Committee met Friday and heard discussions of the case and later approved some expenditures for aid to the family which has moved to another section in the city.
The committee also named three persons to confer with attorneys in the case and appropriate officials to see if young Smith's release from jail could be effected, so he could begin to support his wife, three children and two nieces.
At present, Mrs. Smith's mother, who earns a small weekly salary, is providing the support Smith's family is presently receiving.
Meanwhile, the official remittitur from the Supreme Court advising Superior Court officials of the high court reversal of a judge's order denying Smith a new trial was received in the Superior Court clerk's office Thursday.
It is now up to the lower Court officials to decide if a third trial on the case is needed, or if the charges against Smith will be dropped.
The remittitur from the Supreme Court merely is a directive advising the lower court that a new trial for Smith is now in order, should another hearing be deemed desirable.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
Family
What keywords are associated?
Defense Committee
Supreme Court Reversal
New Trial
Family Support
Jail Release
What entities or persons were involved?
Melvin Smith
Mrs. Smith
Where did it happen?
The City
Story Details
Key Persons
Melvin Smith
Mrs. Smith
Location
The City
Story Details
The Melvin Smith Defense Committee meets to discuss the case, approves aid for the family, and seeks Smith's release from jail to support his wife, three children, and two nieces. The Supreme Court reverses a denial of a new trial, remitting the case to Superior Court for decision on a third trial or dropping charges.