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The quote explains that "John Doe" is used as a placeholder name in legal documents when the real name is not known but the person can still be identified by an alias or a physical description. It highlights how the term helps describe an unidentified accused person without using their actual name.
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Originally said in English.
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About Bill Dedman
American investigative reporter and author
Bill Dedman is an American investigative reporter and author. He is best known for his 1988 investigation, The Color of Money, which examined redlining in middle-income Black neighborhoods by banks and other mortgage lenders. He received the 1989 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting for articles published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. His work is closely associated with deep reporting on housing discrimination and lending practices.
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