Tom Robinson V. Murdock Trial

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Yes, your Honor, members of the jury, I am Mrs. O’Kelly. At my right there are my colleagues, Mrs. Rollins and Mrs. Murdock. Tom Robinson was unlawfully accused of raping Miss Mayella Ewell therefore he was sentenced to death. His wife, Mrs. Robinson has suffered an impairment of reputation and mental anguish as a result of her husband's trials. She is asking for compensation for these disputes. We intend to prove that Tom Robinson, a hard working, honest and law abiding man was not guilty in this case. That day, Miss Mayella claim that she was harmed and allegedly raped however the evidences mismatch with the circumstances. Tom crippled arm made it physically impossible to commit the assault, the bruises around her neck and her

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