MARIA MIRO JOHNSON
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Block Island Rape Case, 1998

The popular Rhode Island island resort town of New Shoreham -- known as Block Island -- is shaken by a waitress's allegations that three men, including its top government official, sexually assaulted her on the floor of a bar. The judge in the case allows behind-the-scenes access to the court proceedings.
Part 1: Dark cloud over Block Island Residents grapple with rumors that town official is suspect in rape
Part 2: Views from the bench: In 'Block Island II,' the judge is the jury;
rape charges anger, sadden island residents; the close-knit community of 800 struggles with its emotions as three prominent residents are arrested

Part 3: The judge issues his ruling

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