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York Pa jury deliberates in 1969 race riot murder trial
Jurors begin deliberations in the murder trial of former York police officer turned mayor and two others charged in the killing of Lillie Belle Allen during a 1969 riot. Prosecution alleges incitement and firearms aiding. defense calls testimony unreliable. Conviction possibilities include first degree murder with life, or second degree murder with 10 to 20 years. other charges include voluntary manslaughter for two defendants.
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York
South Carolina
Lillie Belle Allen
Aiken
S.C
Messersmith and
Neff