Historical Events tagged with "court trial"
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Michael Jackson Acquitted of Child Molestation Charges
Pop singer Michael Jackson was acquitted of all charges related to the alleged sexual molestation of a child after a highly publicized trial that captivated audiences worldwide. The trial took place in Santa Maria, California, where 12 jurors deliberated for over a day before delivering their verdict. Jackson had faced multiple charges, including felony counts of molestation and conspiracy, stemming from allegations made by the family of a 13-year-old boy in 2003. The trial was widely covered by the media, making Jackson's celebrity status the center of intense scrutiny.
Continue ReadingBobby Frank Cherry Convicted in Church Bombing Case
A jury in Birmingham, Alabama, found Bobby Frank Cherry guilty of the 1963 murder of four girls in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. The bombing, carried out by members of the Ku Klux Klan, targeted the church during a Sunday service, resulting in the tragic deaths of Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Addie Mae Collins, all aged 14, and Cynthia Wesley, aged 11. This verdict marked an important moment in the long pursuit of justice for the victims' families.
Continue ReadingPenguin Books Found Not Guilty in Obscenity Trial
The trial of Penguin Books Ltd revolved around the publication of D.H. Lawrence's 'Lady Chatterley's Lover.' It was one of the most famous obscenity trials in British legal history, highlighting the tension between literary freedom and censorship. The prosecution argued that the book was obscene, while the defense emphasized its literary merit. On November 2, 1960, the jury delivered a unanimous verdict of not guilty, a pivotal moment for publishing rights in the UK.
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