Details: In 1953 in Buffalo, New York, high school student Eleanor Platt became interested in John Elias, who was African-American and twelve years older than her. The two soon began dating, but there were problems because their relationship was interracial. Eventually, John asked Eleanor to marry him; she agreed to leave home during Christmastime and move in with him. They lived together until January 26, 1954, when Eleanor discovered that she was pregnant. Eleanor returned to her parents and told them that she was pregnant. Her father, who was an alcoholic, was furious and sent Eleanor to a home for unwed mothers. He accused John Elias of rape; he was arrested and also charged with holding Eleanor against her will, even though neither charge was true. John pleaded guilty to the charges