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Nine black teenagers were accused of gang raping two white women on a the Southern Railroad train in Paint Rock, Alabama.
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The jury indicates that the nine teenagers are guilty of rape.
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Roy Wright was sentenced to death by jurors even though the prosecution asked for a lkife sentence
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Ruby Bates sent a letter to Earl Streetman, telling him that she denies getting raped.
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The court reverses Eugene William's conviction because he is juvenile under the state law.
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Supreme Court announces that the will look over the case.
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Govenor Grave denies all pardon applications.
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Governor Robert Bentley signs legislation officially pardoning and exonerating all nine Scottsboro Boys
Govenor Robert Bentley signs the legislation pardoning all nine Scottsboro Boys.
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