Jimmy Marks
American activist
About Jimmy Marks
Lived 1945 – 2007 (aged 62). Jimmy Marks was an American.
Jimmy Marks (February 14, 1945 – June 27, 2007) was a Romani American who lived in Spokane, Washington. He referred to himself as a "Rom".
Marks became widely known in 1986 when the Spokane police department raided his home, performed searches, and confiscated property ($1.6 million in cash and $160,000 in jewelry) without a valid search warrant. The police claimed that 35 items were from burglaries.
The Markses claimed that the cash was being held for other Romani families who did not trust banks. Marks brought suit against the city of Spokane for $59 million, and after 11 years the case was settled out of court for $1.43 million.
Due to bringing too much exposure to the Romani community of Spokane, Marks was deemed marime by the community and therefore an outcast. He was not invited to social events such as weddings and funerals and was refused food when he arrived uninvited.
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Who was Jimmy Marks?
American activist
When was Jimmy Marks born?
Jimmy Marks was born on 14 February 1945.
When did Jimmy Marks die?
Jimmy Marks died on 27 June 2007.
What nationality was Jimmy Marks?
Jimmy Marks was American.
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