In a shocking turn of events, Judge Edward J Jeffries delivered a strike against justice in a high-stakes murder case that has left the community reeling. On March 30, 1917, Levi Pruitt, a local resident, stood trial for the brutal murder of a white man, sparking widespread unrest among Springfield’s African American community.
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Key Facts
- State: IL
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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