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Pearl Hart's Criminal Penalty

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Pearl was born in 1871, in Petersborough, Ontario. Pearl was known for robbing banks and possession of stolen goods. She was also known as the, “Bandit Queen.” Hart lived in Lindsay, Canada. Pearl Hart’s criminal penalty was 5 years in jail, after which she was “pardoned.” When Pearl was younger her mom died and she was left to look after herself. Pearl became an outlaw because her mother’s medical bills were so high. Hart started robbing banks to recover the money. Pearl ran away to get marry at the age of 16 but her husband abused her and the marriage didn’t last long. Pearl served 5 years in jail for stealing goods. Hart was wanted for years and the reward to find her was $500,000. History knows Pearl hart from the book “I Pearl Hart”
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