Tom Robinson Trial Report

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Police arrived at the scene of an attempted escape from the Maycomb County Jail. Authorities say Tom Robinson was shot 17 times by the guards as he was climbing the fence. Earlier this week, Tom had been convicted for rape against Mayella Ewell, daughter of Mr. Bob Ewell. Mayella Ewell filed a complaint, that she had been “taken advantage of” and raped. No doctor was called, but county sheriff, Mr. Heck ‘Tate arrived at the scene. The officer says Mayella Ewell had marks on her throat and was laying in a feeble position. The defendant says she tempted him, and he has done no fault. The jury felt otherwise and Tom Robinson was convicted. Tom’s lawyer, Atticus Finch, says an appeal will be filed. Security guards at the prison say “Tom would