Case Number: 4322
Lieberman, Rose - Age 24 - Died at the Grant Hospital, 551 Grant Place, from a criminal abortion, for which Dr. Herman J. Webber and Walter Biesse were arrested but ordered released by the Coroner. On 5/14/20 Dr. Herman Webber was held to the Grand Jury in bonds of $10,000.00 by Judge Graham. 30 Pct. 7/12/20 Biesse Disch. - Hozen. June 1920 No bill on Webber.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | July 16, 1920 |
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Date of Death | April 16, 1920 |
Address | 551 Grant Pl. |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | Grant Hospital |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | Grant Hospital |
Number of Defendants | 2 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Lieberman, Rose |
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Age | 24 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | German |
Defendant
Name | Webberm, Dr. Herman J. |
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Gender | Male |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 30 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date Defendant Arrested | 14-May-20 |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Discharged |
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Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
Jury Verdict | Yes |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | May 14, 1920 |