Did Victoria Price and Ruby Bates ever tell the truth?

Victoria Price and Ruby Bates were the two women whose accusations led to the Scottsboro Boys trials in the 1930s. Over the years, there has been significant debate regarding the veracity of their claims, with some later suggesting that they may have fabricated or exaggerated their stories of rape. In the 1970s, Bates expressed doubts about the truth of her accusations, while Price maintained her original claims. Ultimately, the question of their truthfulness remains complex and reflects the societal and racial tensions of that era.