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Judge Refuses to Throw Out Jena Six Charges

HeadlineNov 09, 2007

In Louisiana, a judge has rejected a motion to dismiss juvenile charges against Mychal Bell, one of the Jena Six. Meanwhile, another one of the Jena Six, Bryant Purvis, has pleaded not guilty to charges of battery and conspiracy. Purvis was the last of the Jena Six to be arraigned. He faces up to 22 years in prison if convicted.

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