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Vic Mensa Link With Wyclef Jean & Chance The Rapper For His New Visual “ Shelter “ In Support Of Julius Jones
Julius Jones, who is African American, has constantly maintained his innocence in the 1999 killing of white businessman Paul Howell. Jones was only 19 at the time of the crime which his court-appointed trial lawyers failed to mention or call any of several available alibi witnesses, they did not cross-examine his co-defendant, Christopher Jordan, and did not call Jones to testify on his own behalf. An eyewitness description of the shooter matched Jordan’s appearance, not Jones at all he never mentioned him. Jordan made a deal with prosecutors to testify against Jones in exchange for reduced charges. He was released after serving 15 years in prison. In 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court denied review of two separate claims that Jones’ trial was tainted by racial bias.
Today Chicago Rapper Vic Mensa, has connected with Chance The Rapper & Wyclef Jean for a visual in support of Julius Jones who has gotten support from all over the world due to his innocence.
