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Press Telegram in Long Beach, California

17 Nov 1977

Page 9

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Press Telegram

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Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1977

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9

Fear of reprisals keeps witnesses out of courtroom

San Francisco witnesses fear retribution and refuse to testify in criminal cases. Prostitution figures Margo Compton and an unnamed woman describe pressure, with Compton later killed along with her daughter and companion. Officials note limited witness protection at local levels and rising reluctance to cooperate. Crimes linked to Chinatown murders highlight protective failures and fear hindering investigations.

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San Francisco Margo Compton New York Times Clayton Anderson Los Angeles Tyo Lewis Slaten Putton County Atlanta Marga Compion Joseph #reilas San Ancisco Chinatown Freitas
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Ingham County acquits woman in sane inmate slaying case

Francine Hughes, 30, who set fire that killed her husband after years of abuse, was acquitted of murder by temporary insanity and released after a mental health evaluation. She returned to her mother’s home for rest and plans to build a new life as a free woman.

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