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Yesterday, many gathered in court for the Upon hearing this, Robinson’s eyes
long-anticipated trial of Tom Robinson, a glistened with tears, his head hanging low.
black. Robinson was charged with raping
19-year-old Miss Mayella Violet Ewell, the As Mr Finch got ready to leave the court,
eldest daughter of Mr Robert E. Lee Ewell. the blacks stood up in respect to him.
Robinson was sentenced to death by the all- “That nigger deserved it! How
white jury.
dare he rape and assault m’girl?”
On the afternoon of 7th February, Miss – a satisfied Mr Ewell
Ewell asked Robinson, who was in the
vicinity, to help her bust a chiffarobe. Later, Miss Gates, a teacher, also expressed her
she claimed that Robinson forced himself approval of the verdict.
on her. After raping her, he assaulted her “I’m innocent! Please help me!” Robinson
and escaped when Mr Ewell appeared. said when interviewed by the press.
On the witness stand, Mr Ewell confirmed The court of Maycomb has yet sent another
Sheriff Heck Tate’s, the previous witness, black to the gallows. Has justice been served?
claim about his daughter’s injuries. This reporter will let you be the judge of
During the trial, Miss Ewell broke into tears, that!
as she claimed that shivers still run down zack_ryder@tmt.com.sc
her spine upon the very thought of the rape.