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Georgia Governor Slaton Commutes Leo Frank Verdict
The governor cites doubt about the case and the imperfect process, commuting Leo M Frank's death sentence to life imprisonment. The decision follows extensive testimony including Newt Lee and Jim Conley accounts and Mary Phagan's murder details. The move draws protest from Solicitor General Dorsey and sparks public reaction in Marietta and Atlanta.
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