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    The upholding of a 12-year prison sentence for an African American man who carried his mobile phone into a Mississippi county jail cell is being slammed as a brutal example of racial injustice

    The upholding of a 12-year prison sentence for an African American man who carried his mobile phone into a Mississippi county jail cell is being slammed as a brutal example of racial injustice


    One of the Supreme Court justices who heard the case says the prosecutor and trial judge could have avoided punishing the man entirely - but, while the sentence is harsh - it is legal.

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     Today's News

    		 Rugby:
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     National:
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     Netball:
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     Entertainment:
    Britt Lower thanked her Severance alter ego as she picked up her first Emmy Award on Sunday (14.09.25) 14:01

     Business:
    New Zealand's current account deficit has narrowed to its smallest point in four years 13:47

     Environment:
    Heavy rain and strong wind's made landfall in the South Island - causing power outages and a road closure 13:37

     Rugby:
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     International:
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     Entertainment:
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     International:
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