Guilty Until Proven Innocent | The Scottsboro Boys Cases

The Scottsboro Boys case involved nine African American teenagers falsely accused of raping two white women in 1931 Alabama. Despite lack of evidence, they faced biased trials and harsh sentences. The case drew national attention, leading to multiple appeals and involvement of the Supreme Court, which highlighted racial injustice in the legal system. Although some boys were eventually released, the damage was lasting. The case remains a significant example of racial injustice and has influenced literature and culture.

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