
WTW22: The Defendants Testify
Where There's Woke
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Cross-Examination and Flawed Testimonies
The hosts discuss the cross-examination by Stennis in the court case, highlighting the fear of the witness towards white people. They also talk about Stennis' support for anti-lynching legislation and the belief that he may not have known that the confessions were flawed. The chapter ends with a mention of the cross-examination and the confirmation that all three suspects testified about the beatings, highlighting the racist beliefs held by some individuals involved in the case.
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