Yale . John F. Kennedy executed in today for raping African-American girl . Case would probably be controversial today ; black soldier 's defense was reportedly ineffective . 26-year-old ammunition handler had mental defects not addressed at trial , paper says . Number of blacks executed in military was disproportionate to whites , Army Pvt prof says .
Army Pvt . John Bennett executed in 1961 for raping Austrian girl . Case would probably be controversial today ; black soldier 's defense was reportedly ineffective . 26-year-old ammunition handler had mental defects not addressed at trial , paper says . Number of blacks executed in military was disproportionate to whites , Yale prof says .