 |
|
|
Updated: 1:17 PM May 10, 2007
Retired State Trooper Surrenders In Civil-Rights Era Slaying
A retired Alabama state trooper indicted in a civil rights era slaying has turned himself in.
Posted: 1:30 PM May 10, 2007 |
|
(May 10, 2007)--A retired Alabama state trooper who was indicted in connection with a civil rights-era slaying has turned himself in.
The lawyer for 73-year-old James Fowler says his client insists he did nothing wrong.
Defense attorney George Beck says the indictment is an attempt to rewrite history about a man he says was protecting himself and fellow troopers.
Fowler shot Jimmie Lee Jackson in Marion during a 1965 demonstration that turned into a club-swinging melee.
The shooting became the catalyst for the Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march in 1965 and passage of the Voting Rights Act.
A racially diverse Perry County grand jury returned the indictment against Fowler, who arrived at the courthouse today to face the charge.
More Local And State News >>More National News >>More Business News >>Sports >> Weather >>
 |
Double
Dollar Deals Half Price Deals at Central Texas restaurants and businesses. A new deal every Thursday at 7:00am. |
 |
Boss
of the Month Who is Central Texas’ best boss? Nominate your supervisor for Boss of the Month! |
 |
Golden
Apple Your chance to nominate an outstanding teacher. Find out how they are making a difference in classrooms. |
 |
Emily Wants to Know Emily Matthews' inquisitive look at life in Central Texas. |
 |
Army Way Learn all about the symbols, traditions, and customs of the US Army. |
Automotive Sales Professional - Looking for a new, exciting career in automotive sales? Join John McClaren Chevrolet in McGregor and work for the #1 Chevy Truck Dealer in all of Central Texas.
Also, take a look at the most recent jobs posted to Job Board TV at KWTX.com:
