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.
This post was deleted for the following reason: posted yesterday -- mathowie
Just a bit though, or you'll miss the double.
posted by chunking express at 8:35 AM on May 24, 2007
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
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
posted by DU at 8:38 AM on May 24, 2007
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