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Just Mercy: Chapter 11
Created by Anita111
Instructions:
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Judge Norton rules against granting relief to Walter Mcmillian. Why might the author have chosen to print the judge's explanation of the ruling in full?(205-206)
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What is the next legal step the author pursue? (206)
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Why does the author decide to discuss Walter's story in the media, despite his general policy of not bringing media attention to his cases? (208)
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What accounts for some of the Southern hostility towards the media? (208-209)
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What was the reaction of the community to the 60 minutes news segment on Walter? (211-213)
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How did the 60 Minutes episode open the door to further investigation into McMillian's case? (213-214)
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In chapter eleven, Walter's wrongful conviction is finally overturned. Despite his freedom, what dampens the sense of victory? (220-222)
Just Mercy: Chapter 11
(Answer Key)
Created by Anita111
Instructions:
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Judge Norton rules against granting relief to Walter Mcmillian. Why might the author have chosen to print the judge's explanation of the ruling in full?(205-206)
He denied them relief, and only used ralph myers testimony
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What is the next legal step the author pursue? (206)
They could bring the evidence to the Alabama court of criminal appeals
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Why does the author decide to discuss Walter's story in the media, despite his general policy of not bringing media attention to his cases? (208)
To make it safe for Walter to live, to make life after Walters release less dangerous
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What accounts for some of the Southern hostility towards the media? (208-209)
They were quick to discredit it, claiming that it was further injuring Ronda Morrison parents, could lead many people to think Mcmillian is innocent
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What was the reaction of the community to the 60 minutes news segment on Walter? (211-213)
It created questions and doubt about Walters guilt
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How did the 60 Minutes episode open the door to further investigation into McMillian's case? (213-214)
Chapman felt he was going to get exposed told the ABI to reexamine the body
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In chapter eleven, Walter's wrongful conviction is finally overturned. Despite his freedom, what dampens the sense of victory? (220-222)
Being worried they were going to kill him, and the time he lost for 6 six years spending time in that cell fighting for his innocence