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3. Why were factory owners Harris and Blanck brought up on charges of manslaughter?

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myrzilka [38]2 years ago

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Blanck and Harris, were indicted on manslaughter charges because it was alleged or presumed that they knew the exit doors were locked at the time in question. Investigations however unraveled that the locks were intended to be locked during working hours. The two men were acquitted by the jury of manslaughter.

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