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Title
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Joseph Ferrario Trial, 1984
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Description
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On July 17, 1983, Officer Joseph Ferrario fired at a fleeing juvenile suspect, missed, and fatally struck Marilyn Banks, an innocent bystander. In response, the Organization for Black Struggle formed the Coalition Against Police Crimes and Repression (CAPCR) to demand greater local control and accountability. Due to perceived local bias and media attention in St. Louis, Ferrario's trial was moved to Kansas City where a jury acquitted him of the criminal charges. Continued pressure from CAPCR convinced the St. Louis Police Board to fire Officer Ferrario in 1987. He was found guilty of departmental rule violations for having negligently discharged a weapon, falsified a report, and mishandled evidence.
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Date Created
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March, 1984
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Creator
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Organization for Black Struggle
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Format
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Photograph
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Rights
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The State Historical Society of Missouri-St. Louis
Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike
ID # S1240-f53-0499
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SHSMO Rights Statement
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Subject
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Coalition Against Police Crimes and Repression (CAPCR)
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Joseph Ferrario
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Organization For Black Struggle
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Marilyn Banks
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Spatial Coverage
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Kansas City, Missouri
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Timeline Date
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March 1984
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Timeline Title
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Ferrario Trial Moved
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Timeline Text
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Due to perceived local bias and media attention in St. Louis, Ferrario's trial was moved to Kansas City where a jury acquitted him of all criminal charges. In the photo, CAPCR supporters talk about the trial during the court recess.
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Is Part Of
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