Collins, Roosevelt (black). 1937. Alabama. Collins was convicted of rape, sentenced to death, and executed in 1937. The conviction was affirmed on appeal. Collins testified that the "victim" (white) had consented, which caused a near-riot in the courtroom and led the woman's husband to pull out a gun and fire it at Collins. Collins was almost lynched and received only a perfunctory defense. The all-white jury deliberated for only four minutes. Subsequent interviews with several jurors revealed that although they believed the act was consensual, they also thought that Wilson deserved death simply for "messin' around" with a white woman. Even the judge, off the record, admitted his belief that Collins was telling the truth. "An innocent man went to his death."
2007-01-04 05:17:58 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I could not eve fathom the enormous feeling of loss and entrapment, claustrophobia, thoughts of flight, thoughts of suicide. Horrible agonizing, helpless, defeated, lonely, scared.
2007-01-04 08:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by Janet lw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was arrested before (for something i did do). But when my ex tried to bail me out of jail, they were telling him he couldnt cause i had warrants and holds on me from a nearby city. I had no idea what they were talking about. I stayed in there for about a week, and Finally, they realized they had the wrong person. The is another girl with the same name as me. Stuff like that happens all of the time to. Its petty compared to losing your life, but I believe innocent people are wrongly accused and convicted daily. Also, the husband knew she consented, but someone had to be blamed, so of course it was going to be the black man.
Life sucks hard sometimes
2007-01-04 13:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If something like that happened to me, I would feel defeated.. I mean, what are you going to do in a situation like that? They didn't even have the respect to go over all the details of the case - coming out in only 4 minutes to give their sentence?! If a group of my peers on the jury did that to me, I would have no choice but to feel completely defeated and let down by the system.
2007-01-04 13:23:35 · answer #3 · answered by truelovernr1122 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be pissed! But I would stand my ground and settle for nothing. I know a guy who was convicted of a rape he didn't commit. He made a deal to plead guilty and get a shorter sentence. He didn't realize that he was going to be put on the sexual predators list forever. What a dumbass.
2007-01-04 13:26:27 · answer #4 · answered by ☆skyblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was actually arrested for a crime I didn't commit. I fit the description of a robber in the area. They released me once they found the real perpetrator. It didn't feel good at all.
After reading the story you just displayed, I feel alot better about it now. I'm glad they didn't kill me.
2007-01-04 13:22:38 · answer #5 · answered by Nep-Tunes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it was consensual sex. That is why I have a hard time was the term "date-rape" I believe woman should take more responsibility for their actions that lead men to do what they might do.
2007-01-04 13:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by JustLynn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this point in my life I wouldn't be surprised because I already feel that way. I feel shunned and hated at times, as if nobody is willing to listen to me and believe me. It's not a fun feeling, I can tell you that.
2007-01-04 13:27:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anashuya 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is sad. Happens all the time even today. I would be hurt, and trying desperately to prove myself innocent.
2007-01-04 13:37:26 · answer #8 · answered by me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would feel angry and betrayed but at least my conscience would be clear. I would definitely come back to haunt some ppl and make them pay for what they had done.
2007-01-04 13:20:39 · answer #9 · answered by javaluv2002 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
White people can be pretty messed up thats horrible
2007-01-04 13:23:02 · answer #10 · answered by vanilla_hips 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋