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Jackie Robinson was arrested and charged with hindering traffic and resisting arrest. He spent one night in jail, where they did not allow him his entitled phone call. He was released after he pleaded not guilty and posted bail. He fought the charges because it was clear to him that the arrest was because of the color of his skin. He felt if he had been white, he would not have been arrested. Without his knowledge, the case came to trial and he was absent. His plea of not guilty was changed to guilty. Robinson was angry, because he had planned to fight the unjust and unfounded charges. He later admitted he got out of trouble because he was an athlete. It was an incident he would never forget.

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