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Echoes of the Past: In 1979, there were accusations of police racism when Albert Johnson was shot in his home by officers who were later acquitted
Echoes of the Past: In 1979, there were accusations of police racism when Albert Johnson was shot in his home by officers who were later acquitted

Echoes of the Past: In 1979, there were accusations of police racism when Albert Johnson was shot in his home by officers who were later acquitted

Date11/15/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Echoes of the Past: In 1979; there were accusations of police racism when Albert Johnson was shot in his home by officers who were later acquitted.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0121539F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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