The 21st Show | Night fishing, a shotgun, and a call to 911. What led to hate crime charges in Paris, Illinois? | Illinois Public Media
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Danville Alderman Jaleel Jones and two of his cousins —  Tajon King and Duane Williams, three Black men were harassed on April 3 while fishing at White Oaks Park in Paris, Illinois. Three white men shouted racial slurs at them and even took out a shotgun during the incident.

Night fishing, a shotgun, and a call to 911. What led to hate crime charges in Paris, Illinois?

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