New Developments in the Case of the 'Jena Six'

A Louisiana appeals court has overturned the aggravated battery conviction of Mychal Bell, the lead defendant in the Jena 6 six racially-charged incident. “This decision is welcome,” said APWU President William Burrus, “but it does not resolve the community conflict or the status of the children who continue under indictment and face serious charges.

“The rally is still scheduled and concerned APWU activists are encouraged to be in attendance.

“The union's presence is important to demonstrate that postal workers and their families demand that the application of justice cannot be determined by ethnicity, sex or skin color.”