1923 – Accused of rape, James Montgomery’s struggle for justice begins


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Mamie Snow, a mentally disabled white woman from Waukegan, Illinois, claims that James Montgomery, a Black veteran and factory worker, raped her. Montgomery, who was promptly thrown in jail, spent more than 25 years in prison before his conviction was overturned and he was …read more

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Accused of rape, James Montgomery’s struggle for justice begins

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HISTORY

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https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/accused-of-rape-james-montgomerys-struggle-for-justice-begins

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November 14, 2022

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A&E Television Networks

Last Updated

November 13, 2020

Original Published Date

November 13, 2009

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