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Domestic News
January 6, 1953
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
FBI investigates death of Emmett Jefferson, killed by Homestead policeman Paul Minnick on Christmas Day after allegedly fleeing an auto accident. Probe checks for civil rights violations; grand jury declines to indict Minnick on first-degree murder charge.
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FBI Probes Death Of Police Victim
MIAMI -(INS) The Miami office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Monday entered into the investigation of the death of a Negro who was killed by a Homestead policeman.
The victim, Emmett Jefferson, was killed by policeman Paul Minnick Christmas day when he allegedly attempted to flee the scene of an auto accident.
The FBI entered the case to see if Jefferson's Civil Rights were violated.
A grand jury failed to indict Minnick after he was charged with first degree murder.
MIAMI -(INS) The Miami office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Monday entered into the investigation of the death of a Negro who was killed by a Homestead policeman.
The victim, Emmett Jefferson, was killed by policeman Paul Minnick Christmas day when he allegedly attempted to flee the scene of an auto accident.
The FBI entered the case to see if Jefferson's Civil Rights were violated.
A grand jury failed to indict Minnick after he was charged with first degree murder.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Police Killing
Fbi Probe
Civil Rights
Grand Jury
Auto Accident
What entities or persons were involved?
Emmett Jefferson
Paul Minnick
Where did it happen?
Miami
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Miami
Event Date
Christmas Day
Key Persons
Emmett Jefferson
Paul Minnick
Outcome
emmett jefferson killed; grand jury failed to indict paul minnick on first degree murder charge
Event Details
Emmett Jefferson killed by policeman Paul Minnick when he allegedly attempted to flee the scene of an auto accident. FBI entered investigation to check for civil rights violations.