The case against the teens became for many a symbol of racial discrimination in the justice system—attempted murder charges for what supporters called a schoolyard fight. The charges were later dramatically reduced.
A closer look at the Minneapolis police reform before George Floyd’s death, and where it’s headed now.Bryant Purvis was just 17 when he became a part of the"Jena Six."
The case against the teens became for many a symbol of racial discrimination in the justice system -- attempted murder charges for what supporters called a schoolyard fight. The charges were later dramatically reduced.Bryant Purvis, 17, walks outside the LaSalle Parish Courthouse during a rally attended by Reverend Al Sharpton and others in Jena, La., Sept. 20, 2007.
"At the time, it was just so much emotion," Purvis, who now lives in Dallas and has a 9-year-old son, told ABC News.
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