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Charleston Church Shooting

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On June 17, 2015 a white gunman shot nine dead during a Bible study class at the historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC. Full coverage from Democracy Now!

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DOJ to Pay $88 Million to Survivors of 2015 Black Church Massacre

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Federal Court Rules Victims of 2015 Charleston Mass Shooting Can Sue U.S. Gov’t

HeadlineFeb 08, 2018

Black Lives Matter Activist Muhiyidin d’Baha Shot Dead in New Orleans

Web ExclusiveJan 11, 2017

Part 2: Rev. William Barber on Next Steps After Obama & Dylann Roof’s Death Sentence for Hate Crime

HeadlineJan 11, 2017

White Supremacist Murderer Dylann Roof Sentenced to Death

HeadlineJan 05, 2017

Charleston: Dylann Roof Unrepentant for Emanuel AME Church Massacre

HeadlineDec 30, 2016

Charleston, SC: Dylann Roof Won’t Present Evidence at Sentencing

HeadlineAug 02, 2016

Lawyers for Dylann Roof: Death Penalty Would Be “Cruel and Unusual”

HeadlineJun 20, 2016

Lawmaker Calls for Gun Control as Charleston Marks Anniversary of Church Massacre

HeadlineMay 25, 2016

Justice Dept. Seeks Death Penalty for Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof

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