In the case of a black man accused of raping Mayella Ewell, he is unable to use his left hand, making it difficult to attack Mayella the way she describes. Ultimately, he is shot 17 times and killed by prison guards during an escape attempt.
a) What legal term describes the accused's physical limitation impacting the alleged crime?
b) How might the use of lethal force against the accused during the escape attempt be legally justified?
c) Discuss the potential legal implications for the prison guards involved in the shooting.
d) Analyze the role of racial bias in the legal proceedings surrounding this case.