Word: bailiffs
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Dates: during 1980-1980
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...have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that this man is guilty and you haven't done this," Elam told the prosecutor. The bailiff announced the verdict as "innocent" and amidst a burst of applause, mostly from the Ezera supporters, the defendant and his Black lawyer left the courtroom...
...third call, the bailiff announced Ezera's trial as set for the afternoon...
...become of Judge Elam. About half of the people who filled the courtroom that morning remained for the afternoon session. Emeka Ezera stood in the jury box to hear the charge. All of the people who were to testify on behalf of the defense and prosecution stood as the bailiff presented the oath. The judge ordered all witnesses sequestered, with the exception of Joan McGaw, the victim and plaintiff...
With the court's permission, the woman and the bailiff proceeded down the main aisle of the courtroom, looking for the man who stole $11.50 from her purse two weeks ago. Most of the Black males in the courtroom either shook their head in disgust or stared at the woman accusingly. She could pick anyone...
After a long pause and yet another searching expression, she replied, "No." A chorus of murmurs and chuckles swept the court, to which the judge and bailiff responded with a warning. Burns turned to Ezera and asked him to stand...