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Why does the sheriff decide to release Mr. Tolson?​

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Dr. Farmer blackmails the sheriff into letting Mr. Tolson free. He explains that the sheriff broke the law by leading the raid against the sharecroppers. The sheriff didn't want that to get out.

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