Sharpton at Megan Williams Rally: ; Activist Calls for Hate Crime Charges; Civil Rights Leaders Work Together Despite Differences, Audience Told
Charleston Gazette › December 19, 2007
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National activist the Rev. Al Sharpton showed up at a Tuesday rally in support of torture victim Megan Williams, saying he believes hate crime charges must be brought in the case.See the full content of this document
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Sharpton at Megan Williams Rally: ; Activist Calls for Hate Crime Charges; Civil Rights Leaders Work Together Despite Differences, Audience Told
"As long as you rape and call our daughters the nigger word and don't handle it. You can bet we will be back in town," he said.
Police say Williams, 20, was raped, beaten and tortured by six Logan County residents earlier this year. Williams is black; t...See the full content of this document
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