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May 24, 2011

Haley Barbour apologizes for ‘mistreatment’ of Freedom Riders

Barbour apologizes for ‘mistreatment’ of Freedom Riders arrested in Miss. in 1961 “We apologize to you for your mistreatment in 1961, and we appreciate this chance for atonement and reconciliation,” Barbour told the so-called Freedom Riders during a dinner at a Jackson hotel Sunday. The Freedom Riders, college students and other activists who challenged segregation…
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May 23, 2011

ZNN’s coverage of Zach Scruggs trial – Tim Balducci is 1st witness

Scruggs hearing: First witness – Tim Balducci Balducci was the first witness called in a hearing, which could last all week, court observers said shortly before it began at 10 a.m. Today’s hearing is aimed at allowing Senior U.S. District Judge Neal B. Biggers to hear evidence and arguments about whether Zach Scruggs knew about…