Jena Six
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We respectfully request that the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice review events surrounding the prosecution of six Black students in Jena, Louisiana, to determine whether the civil rights of Jena residents have been violated.
In a May 20, 2007 Chicago Tribune article titled "Racial Demons Rear Heads," Howard Witt reported that the six students faced prosecution for charges including second degree attempted murder -- and possible prison sentences of up to 100 years -- for allegedly participating in an unarmed school brawl that resulted in no serious injuries. The alleged brawl followed months of racial tension after hangman's nooses were hung from a tree at the students' school.
From the same Chicago Tribune article:
Theres been obvious racial discrimination in this case, said Joe Cook, executive director of the Louisiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, who described Jena as a racial powder keg primed to ignite. It appears the black students were singled out and targeted in this case for some unusually harsh treatment.
The prosecution of these young men represents a gross miscarriage of justice, punishing Black students for opposing segregation of their schools while ignoring the threatening and provocative acts of those engaging in segregation.
We respectfully request that the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice launch a full investigation into events in Jena, Louisiana, beginning with the noose incident of August 31, 2006, and culminating in the alleged fight of December 4, 2006 to determine whether the civil rights of Jena residents have been violated.
In a May 20, 2007 Chicago Tribune article titled "Racial Demons Rear Heads," Howard Witt reported that the six students faced prosecution for charges including second degree attempted murder -- and possible prison sentences of up to 100 years -- for allegedly participating in an unarmed school brawl that resulted in no serious injuries. The alleged brawl followed months of racial tension after hangman's nooses were hung from a tree at the students' school.
From the same Chicago Tribune article:
Theres been obvious racial discrimination in this case, said Joe Cook, executive director of the Louisiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, who described Jena as a racial powder keg primed to ignite. It appears the black students were singled out and targeted in this case for some unusually harsh treatment.
The prosecution of these young men represents a gross miscarriage of justice, punishing Black students for opposing segregation of their schools while ignoring the threatening and provocative acts of those engaging in segregation.
We respectfully request that the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice launch a full investigation into events in Jena, Louisiana, beginning with the noose incident of August 31, 2006, and culminating in the alleged fight of December 4, 2006 to determine whether the civil rights of Jena residents have been violated.
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Irish H
- Zip Code
- 71203
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calvin w
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- the case of the Jena Six should certainly be investigated by the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice
- Zip Code
- 71202
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Andrea P
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Anlynne H
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- a simple school fight does not call for these out ragious charges to destoy these kids life. You have people that have committed murder in LaSalle Parish that have not spent any time in jail, nor prison, The LaSalle parish court have put young black men in prison for 100's of years for raping white women that they were courting or having relationships with and got caught now in prison. Don't put these kids away for a school yard fight.
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Nieba P
- Zip Code
- 97215
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Carolyn B
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- thanks for the opportunity to sign this petition
- Zip Code
- 85225
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andre b
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Wanda S
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- Dismiss the case against the six persons held
- Zip Code
- 94604
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Judith J
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- this is a travesty of justice
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Daniel M
- Zip Code
- 94133
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Rosalyn L. B
- Zip Code
- 30213
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Ime K
- Zip Code
- 87102
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Ellen C
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Janifer C
- Zip Code
- 23669
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n p
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Edward S
- Zip Code
- 30354
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danielle r
- Comments
- I think that is so wrong
- Zip Code
- 29437
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olivia r
- Zip Code
- 23183
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A. H
- Zip Code
- 64132
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CLEVELAND C
- Zip Code
- 70808
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Greg B
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Helen C
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- "Freedom and justice for ALL."
- Zip Code
- 90808
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K F
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Craig F
- Zip Code
- 71292
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Jack M
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- We make a mockery of Justice when Libby walks and these young men are incarcerated. It needs correction
- Zip Code
- 53081
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Jennifer P
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- These students have no chance at a fair trial in this venue. Please intervene.
- Zip Code
- 80218
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Kim C
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- I can't believe this type of discromination is still happening today. It must stop.
- Zip Code
- 85219
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Lesli B
- Zip Code
- 23225
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Theresa G
- Zip Code
- 38104
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Frances M
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GLENADA M D
- Zip Code
- ATLANTA
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Shirley D
- Zip Code
- 77706
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E. F
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Jessica S
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- The treatment of these people is an example of the gross inequity that continues to destroy common humanity.
- Zip Code
- 90042
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Arleen W
- Zip Code
- 71342
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RON M
- Zip Code
- 07040
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David P
- Comments
- If all that I have read is true, something must be done. I don't serve my country in the Army so racism can flouirsh.
- Zip Code
- 37042
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Paloma S
- Comments
- Civil Rights is not over!
- Zip Code
- 90041
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Mai-khoi N
- Comments
- It's sickening to me that this would still happen in 2007.
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Erika J
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Carmela
- Zip Code
- 94703
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Robert S
- Zip Code
- 91977
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Carly S
- Zip Code
- 93063
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Alexis T W
- Zip Code
- 98311
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tim a
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Phyllis J. M
- Zip Code
- 02115-1205
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Deanna F
- Zip Code
- 46408
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Nicole B
- Zip Code
- 90065
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Ron Herd I
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Gerald D
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- I pray justice will prevail
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