But that previous entry was getting way too long. So, from the top, Bloomberg.com: U.S. Renews Probe of 1955 Killing of Black Teenager (Update1):
The Justice Department said in a statement it will help local officials determine ``whether any prosecutions remain possible under state law.'' The federal government can't prosecute the case because the applicable law in 1955 required charges to be filed within five years of the killing.Two white men, Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam, were charged in the slaying of Till, 14, whose mutilated body was found by fishermen in Mississippi. An all-white jury acquitted both defendants, who have since died. The maker of a recent documentary on the case has said that some people involved in the murder are still alive.
[. . .] Police arrested Milam and Bryant, who were indicted on charges of kidnapping and murder. At their trial, Till's uncle identified them as the men who had taken the teenager. After 67 minutes of deliberations, the all-white jury acquitted the two men.
That, and previous articles made it sound certain that further prosecutions are possible, while this one makes that sound like something they're looking into.
See also: Promethus 6: I am seriously wondering what's the point and { a burst of light }: Emmitt Till Case Reopened.
You racist, heartless, ignorant jerk!! If your son, mother, daughter were murdered, you woul want justice too!! Pray for forgiveness, because you are a sin before the maker nad dumb as they come!!
If your son, mother, daughter were murdered, you woul want justice too!! Pray for forgiveness, because you are a sin before the maker nad dumb as they come!!
Are you a relative of one of the murderers? If not, you probably murdered some black people in your life and don't want the news bringing up the wrong you have done. No matter how long ago his murder took place, that young man needs justice.
Larry, that "young man" might have appreciated justice before he got killed. Or in the original court case. He's been dead and buried for nearly half a century; whatever's being done now, it ain't something he "needs."
As for those of us still breathing, yes, justice would be wonderful, thanks. Nice to get it while we're still around to enjoy it.
Tina, that's the weirdest double-post I've ever seen. And I prayed in an entry earlier today; is that all right?
THE MEN ARE DEAD, THE BOYS MOM IS GONE TOO THIS CASE IS ABOUT MONEY, THATS WHY THE NAACP IS INVOLVED. THE NAACP THE MOST RACIST GROUP AROUND TODAY PUT AND END TO THE NAACP OR IF YOUR WHITE JOIN THE NAACP HMMM WONDER IF I CAN BRING A LAWSUIT AGAINST THEM IF THEY DONT LET ME JOIN LOL WHAT A BUNCH OF MISFITS
Ok, that's the second comment in as many days in all caps, from someone with an AOL email address.
You all do realize you're reinforcing old stereotypes I'd thought were dead and gone, right?
Or is this an over-the-top parody of an ignorant comment, rather than an ignorant comment? Swear I used to be able to tell, once upon a time. . .