Start a fight, be charged of attempted second-degree murder
May 24, 2007 8:32 AM   Subscribe

Justin Barker was attacked by a small group of students in Jena, Louisiana. He hit his head on the concrete, suffering bruising and concussion. Treated and released by the local hospital, he felt able later that night to be at a school function. The District Attorney Reed Walters has charged Mr Barker's alleged attackers to conspiracy to commit second degree murder and attempted second degree murder. If convicted they could be 50 before they leave prison. Mr. Barker is white. His alleged attackers are black. This comes amidst a backdrop of "stealth racism" in parts of the Deep South, at the same time that a leading contender for the Democratic nomination of the Presidency of the United States is black.
posted by electriccynic (4 comments total)

This post was deleted for the following reason: posted yesterday -- mathowie



 
Look down a little bit.
posted by Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese at 8:34 AM on May 24, 2007


Just a bit though, or you'll miss the double.
posted by chunking express at 8:35 AM on May 24, 2007


Posted yesterday by amberglow.
posted by Azaadistani at 8:37 AM on May 24, 2007


Double, but worth it for the link to this "Barak Obama" fellow. Never heard of him.
posted by DU at 8:38 AM on May 24, 2007


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