Zoot suit

After the police arrest “nearly 300 boys and girls,” why does Lt. Edwards ask the “victims of assault, robbery, purse snatching, and similar crimes to be present for the identification of suspects”? What does this suggest about the police force?

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Asked by gionna16@icloud.com on 19 May 00:40

Last updated by Jill W on 19 May 00:47

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Answered by Jill W on 19 May 00:47

In context, this suggests that the police force believes the "suspects", the "gang" are responsible for all of the crime in the area. The "pachuchos" are presumed guitly.

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Zoot Suit, pg. 9