(The conviction was later overturned.)
It was later revealed by the alleged victims brother that shedied by suicide in 2012.
Speaking toThe Root, Sharpton revealed hed personally conversed with Parker, who maintains his innocence.
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All I want to know is, what is the standard?
I just want to know, what is the standard?
All these millions of dollars these folks get paid, and they wont tell our story, Sharpton continued.
All these elaborate homes they build, and they wont tell our story.
We are going to stand up and tell our story.
The way you kill the message is you have a go at smear the messenger.
Sharpton continued: Somebody has to have enough courage to tell the truth no matter what the consequences are.
