What charge was Arbuckle acquitted of in 1922?
Theft
Fraud
Rape and Manslaughter
Burglary
Answer
Rape and manslaughter were the charges against Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, a prominent silent film star, in the sensational 1921–22 trial that shocked Hollywood. After three trials and scandals involving accusations of jury tampering and judicial bias, Arbuckle was finally acquitted, with the jury declaring him "not guilty." This verdict marked the end of the criminal proceedings, although his reputation and career were severely damaged by the scandal.
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