The Leo Frank case refers to the trial and subsequent events surrounding the murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1913. Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager, was accused of the crime and was eventually convicted and sentenced to death. The case attracted significant attention due to its alleged anti-Semitic nature, with many believing that Frank's guilt was influenced by prejudice and mob mentality. Ultimately, Frank's death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment by the governor, but a vigilante group kidnapped him from prison and lynched him in 1915. The case had a profound impact on American society and sparked discussions about racism, anti-Semitism, and the justice system.
