Jackson, MS Mayor in Federal Court today

This is what I see outside our windows at the office today. They have been there for most of the day. Long story, but the Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi (along with his two bodyguards) had to appear in Federal Court today on civil rights charges. Every news team in town has been parked outside our building since 0800 this morning. We are on the 5th floor and can hear them at times.

The Clarion Ledger

WAPT Channel 16

WJTV Channel 12

The Judge has set a trial date for August 8th, 2008.


(The sign reads "Mayor Frank Melton is not guilty, let us pray"