Joan Little

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{"value"=>"<p>In 1974 Little, a Black woman, was charged with the murder of a white prison guard during an attempted rape and then escaping jail; she later turned herself in. At trial, she was found not-guilty for the murder, making her the first woman in America to be acquitted of murder committed in self-defense against a sexual assault.</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Materials include an interview with Little, literature about her case, mobilizing letters and flyers, and material related to consequences faced by her lawyer, Jerry Paul.</p>"}

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  1. 1975
  2. Acquittal -- "People's Victory"
  3. Case of Joan Little and Dialectics of Rape by Angela Davis
  4. Interview Transcript
  5. Letters
  6. Mobilizing Letter for Trial
  7. New York -- 1977-1978
  8. Jerry Paul Disbar
  9. Rally
  10. Statement of Concern by Office of Alliance, Jerry Paul Letter