Why were people in Georgia opposed to the decision to reduce Leo Frank’s punishment from a capital sentence to a sentence of life in prison?
A.
Many Georgians were prejudiced against African American people such as Jim Conley who supported Frank's testimony in court.
B.
Governor John Slaton’s review of the case convinced many Georgians that Frank did not receive a fair trial and that he should be freed.
C.
Thomas Watson’s newspaper coverage of the case convinced many Georgians that Frank was innocent of all charges and that he should be freed.
D
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Many Georgians were prejudiced against Jewish people and people that migrated to Georgia from northern states like Frank.