Their lawyers are probably saying “spend it quick!”
on December 7th, 2007 at 10:16 am
Jena Six fund could go to Barkers if family wins lawsuit
By Abbey Brown
shreveporttimes.com
ALEXANDRIA — It could be the Barker family, not the families of the Jena Six, who receive the money from Jena Six Defense Fund.
Pineville attorney Henry Lemoine Jr., representing Justin Barker and his family, said the fund could be used as restitution if the Barkers win their civil lawsuit against the Jena Six and their families.
The petition, filed Nov. 29, also seeks unspecified damages from the LaSalle School Board and a seventh student, Malcolm Shaw.
Lemoine said at this point in time, he’s unsure how much money the Barkers are seeking. But Justin Barker’s medical bills in connection with the Dec. 4, 2006, attack on him alone have totaled more than $19,000, Lemoine said.
LaSalle schools Superintendent Roy Breithaupt declined to comment on the case or say who is representing the School Board in the matter. LaSalle District Attorney Reed Walters normally is the attorney for the school system but won’t be representing it in this case because it could be seen as a conflict of interest, Walters’ spokesman Bill Furlow said.
Messages left for several attorneys for the Jena Six students and their parents went unreturned. (more…)
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