In the depths of Paducah, a city nestled along the Ohio River, a tangled web of deceit and corruption has come to light. On October 15, 1903, the usually dependable bondsman, Pendleton, had his reliability shaken as he released J. Cole on bond. The charges against Cole? A false swearing case, a crime that has left the citizens of Paducah questioning the very fabric of their justice system.
Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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