A lawmaker who wants to merge two historically black colleges in Georgia with nearby predominantly white institutions has teamed up with the head the state's Legislative Black Caucus in calling for a study committee to examine the move. State Sens. Seth Harp and Emanuel Jones are backing a resolution recognizing the importance of the historically black schools. The resolution introduced Thursday also calls for a panel to investigate consolidating colleges in the state. Harp, a Republican from Midland, has said the state should look at merging the schools in Savannah and Albany to save money in tough budget times. Harp says the schools are a vestige of the state's Jim Crow laws. Jones has argued the schools have a rich heritage and educate those who otherwise might not attend college.
(Associated Press)
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Thursday, February 5, 2009
Legislators Call For Study to Examine Merger of Historically Black Colleges, Majority White Institutions
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
DA in Wilson case under fire
A state senator is calling for an investigation of the district attorney who prosecuted a young man for having oral sex with another teen.
Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) wants the state attorney general to investigate Douglas County District Attorney David McDade. Jones says McDade crossed the line when he gave lawmakers and journalists copies of a video that clearly shows Genarlow Wilson having sex with two female teens at a New Year's Eve party in 2005.
"We have a district attorney who is making every attempt to influence every organization, and certainly the legislature, at every opportunity he gets. And to me, it is absolutely shameful," Jones says. "It is crucial that the public know whether laws were violated to keep this one kid locked up behind bars."
Jones calls the video "child pornography." Even though it is considered public evidence, Jones says the video should be kept confidential because it clearly shows the two young women in compromising positions.
Jones contends that McDade's actions helped kill a bill during the past legislative session that would have allowed a review of Wilson’s case under current law, which defines consensual sex between teens as a misdemeanor.
Jones also says McDade tried to intimidate a trial witness.
The state attorney general's office would not comment, except to say that they had received Jones' letter.
Wilson was acquitted of raping the first young woman. He is serving 10 years for having oral sex with the other one. When he was convicted in 2005, that crime was considered aggravated child molestation.
Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) wants the state attorney general to investigate Douglas County District Attorney David McDade. Jones says McDade crossed the line when he gave lawmakers and journalists copies of a video that clearly shows Genarlow Wilson having sex with two female teens at a New Year's Eve party in 2005.
"We have a district attorney who is making every attempt to influence every organization, and certainly the legislature, at every opportunity he gets. And to me, it is absolutely shameful," Jones says. "It is crucial that the public know whether laws were violated to keep this one kid locked up behind bars."
Jones calls the video "child pornography." Even though it is considered public evidence, Jones says the video should be kept confidential because it clearly shows the two young women in compromising positions.
Jones contends that McDade's actions helped kill a bill during the past legislative session that would have allowed a review of Wilson’s case under current law, which defines consensual sex between teens as a misdemeanor.
Jones also says McDade tried to intimidate a trial witness.
The state attorney general's office would not comment, except to say that they had received Jones' letter.
Wilson was acquitted of raping the first young woman. He is serving 10 years for having oral sex with the other one. When he was convicted in 2005, that crime was considered aggravated child molestation.
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