City of York, PA

During the 1969 York race riots, Lillie Belle Allen and her sister were driving into the city when they were confronted by a mob of white youths. The sisters pulled their car over and Allen was shot to death as she went to take the wheel from her sister. At the time of her death Allen was 27 and left two young sons behind. Her case went unsolved for more than 30 years until prosecutors convened a grand jury and uncovered new evidence. Allen's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and four former police officers for inciting violence and covering up evidence and identities of those involved. The city has agreed to a $2 million settlement. (Dec-05-04) [ABC NEWS]

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