Killing of James Meriweather in Alabama in 1935

Incident

Case summary

James Meriweather, a leader of the Sharecroppers Union, was killed in 1935 by a posse in Lowndes County, Alabama for encouraging cotton pickers to demand higher pay.

Victim(s):

James Meriweather


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

John Frank Bates

Perpetrator group type: mob, police, posse

Date of incident: 1935-08-22
Location: Fort Deposit, Lowndes County, Alabama
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Allegation against victim: leading a sharecroppers' strike

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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

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