On the record
He is not allowed to show the deceptive conditions out of which the charge has originated.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “He is not allowed to show the deceptive conditions out of which the charge has originated.”
Editor's note · Context
He highlights the deceptive circumstances surrounding the charges against Black individuals, which hinder their defense.
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