The crimes of Roger Coleman

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Roger Coleman was convicted for the rape and murder of Wanda McCoy, his sister-in-law. However, media portrayed Coleman as a victim of railroading and the entire criminal justice system. The dilatory tactics of lawyers and media only served to delay the delivery of justice.

Author: Ratliff, Brenda
Administration of justice, Media coverage, Criminals, Mass media, Journalistic objectivity, Mass media and criminal justice

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Roger and me

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Straus is a stylish man who founded his literary publishing company in Manhattan's Union Square in 1946 as a young man. His publishing accomplishments include signing Isaac Bashevis Singer and other Nobel winners.

Author: Wolfe, Tom
Publishing industry, Officials and employees, Personalities, Straus, Roger W., Jr., Farrar, Straus and Giroux

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"One summer evening, I was attacked and robbed by a group of boys. Then things got much worse."

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A young woman decribes being robbed and beaten by teenage boys who broke some of facial bones. Getting facial surgery became an ordeal because she had no medical insurance.

Author: Aguirre, Holly
New York, Injuries, Medically uninsured persons, New York, New York, Crime, Face, Facial injuries

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Victims of crimes, Crime victims
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