Mike Tyson rape conviction

Title

Mike Tyson rape conviction

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

27 Mar 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:02:42

Description

Boxing champion Mike Tyson has been convicted of raping Desiree Washington in Indianapolis and jailed pending an appeal. Paul Woodley reports. With comment to press from prosecutor Jeffrey Modisett; deputy prosecutor Barbara Trathan; and Tyson’s attorney Alan Dershowitz.

Contributors

Paul Woodley; Alan Dershowitz; Jeffrey Modisett; Barbara Trathan

Keywords

Legal procedure; Courts; Conviction; Rape; Sentencing; Appeals; Mike Tyson; Desiree Washington

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