Member of the Jena 6 to retain overturn of conviction

Last week a rally in Jena caught the attention of the nation as civil rights leaders, musical artists and celebrities gathered to protest what was perceived as injustice in trying Mychal Bell, a member of the Jena 6, as an adult. Even though that conviction was overturned, there was some question of an appeal. However, Governor Blanco announced that she asked that there be no appeal, and that Bell be tried as a juvenile. The Advocate reports on the Mychal Bell announcement:

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