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On The Train
This event took place when the 9 Scottsboro Boys were on the train. This train was going from Cattanoga to Memphis. This occcurance was the start of all the major events througout this timeline.
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Almost Murdered
All 9 of the Scottsboro Boys were almost murdered by over 100 people for being accused of this rape. This all took place near the Scottsboro Jail.
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Rape
The jury assumes the nine Scottsboro Boys raped the two white girls.
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Judge A.E Hawkins
The trial begins with Judge A.E Hawkins.
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Sentenced To Death
Eight of the Scottsboro Boys were sentenced to death. Roy Wright had a mistrial due to the fact that jurors wanted to have him sentenced to death while the prosecuter wanted Roy Wright to spend his life in jail.
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Alambama Supreme Court
A appeal was pendiding in the Alambama Supreme Court which decided to keep the deffendents in the term of execution. Alabama pardons Scottsboro Boys after 82 years Timeline of Scottsboro Boys -
Letter
Ruby Bates decided to send a letter that admits she wasnt raped and that it was all just a lie. People & Events: Ruby Bates, 1915 - 1976 Timeline of Scottsboro Boys. -
United States Supreme Court
On this date the United States Supreme Court wanted to be able to hear this specific case. "Right still being Right" Timeline of Scottsboro Boys -
One Judge to the next
This was when the Scottsboro Trial was switched to different judges. It went from Judge Horton to Judge Whiliaim Callahn's court room.
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Juvennile Court
Roy Wright and Eugene Williams are transfered to Juvenile Court. While the seven others are in Callahn's courtroom.
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Bribe
Lawyers that were a part of ILD were seen with a $1,5000.00 bribe that was given to Victoria Price. Scottsboro Boys Timeline of Scottsboro Boys -
Defense
An organization was created in December to defend the Scottosbor Boys. This was called the "Scottsboro Boys Defense Committee."
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Haywood Patterson
Haywood Patterson is convicted again. This happened four times for him "raping" someone. He was to serve 75 years in jail.
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Charges are dropped
Olen Montgomary, Wille Roberson, Roy Wright, and Eugenes Willams had no more rape charges. They got rid of all of them The Associated Press Timeline of Scottsboro Boys -
United States Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court decided at the last minute to change their mind about hearing Pattersons appeal. Scottsboro Boys Timeline of Scottsboro Boys