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Tawana Brawley Case
1987
15 year old Tawana accused 6 white men, some of whom were cops, of having raped her.
It was decided that Tawana was not abducted and he fabricated the story after many inconsistencies were found in her story and several witnesses placed her in public event during the time she claimed to be abducted.
This case was racially charged and drew much press.
15 year old Tawana accused 6 white men, some of whom were cops, of having raped her.
It was decided that Tawana was not abducted and he fabricated the story after many inconsistencies were found in her story and several witnesses placed her in public event during the time she claimed to be abducted.
This case was racially charged and drew much press.
Flashcard info:
Author: nickcrowl
Main topic: Criminology
Topic: Victimology
School / Univ.: University of Nevada, Reno
City: Reno
Published: 14.04.2010