Howard Witt

Senior Correspondent for the Chicago Tribune

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Senior correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, he broke the story of the 'Jena 6'

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In the rural town of Jena, Louisiana today—a town of 3000 people, thousands showed up for a demonstration reminiscent of the civil rights movement of the 1960's and 70's.

Thousands Demonstrate for 'Jena 6'

In the rural town of Jena, Louisiana today—a town of 3000 people, thousands showed up for a demonstration reminiscent of the civil rights movement of the 1960's and 70's.

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