Because there was a lack of evidence to prove that Johnson was not killed in self-defense , Jim was acquitted and allowed to return home .
Because there was a lack of evidence to prove that Johnson had not been killed in self-defense , Jim was acquitted and was allowed to return home .

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yes

If so , modern territory would probably have been shaped like a fair five-sided '' home plate '' .
If so , fair territory would probably have been shaped like a modern five-page '' home plate '' .

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no

It tells the story of four generations of women in an American-Italian family .
It tells the story of four generations of women in one Italian-American family .

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no

In 1936 , he designed the renovation of the York Road Theatre , which later became known as Embassy Theatre .
In 1936 he designed renovation of the York Road Theatre , later known as the Embassy Theatre .

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yes