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Bartolomeo Vanzetti

American anarchist

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti was an Italian immigrant and anarchist who, along with Nicola Sacco, was controversially convicted of murder and robbery in Massachusetts in 1921. The crime involved the deaths of a shoe factory paymaster and his guard during a payroll heist. Despite protests and claims of innocence, arguing they were targeted for their radical beliefs, both men were found guilty.1

The case sparked international outcry, with many believing the trial was unfair. Even a confession from another individual implicated in the crime did not lead to a retrial. Vanzetti and Sacco maintained their innocence until their executions in 1927. Their case remains a significant point of discussion regarding prejudice within the justice system. In 1977, the governor of Massachusetts acknowledged that they had not been treated justly.1

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