Johnny Cade Is Not Guilty

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Good morning ladies and gentlemen. I would like to start off by thanking you all for making time to be here today. Like I had stated before, name is Essie J. McKinley. Mr. Johnny Cade is charged with concealed weapon, leaving the scene of a felony, and voluntary manslaughter. The reason we are here today, is to answer the question: Is Johnny Cade actually guilty? On the early morning of October 16, 1966, approximately at 2:37 A.M., Mr. Cade was harassed and assaulted by a group of young men. It was all because these young men wanted to get back at Mr. Cade and Mr. Ponyboy Curtis for accompanying their two girlfriends. By hearing the witness' statements, you will most likely be assured that Johnny is innocent. You will hear from not only