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Defense Attorneys Try to Block AG's Letter From Melton Trial

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The Jackson City Council will consider the question of paying legal fees for former Mayor Frank Melton and his two bodyguards at tomorrow's meeting.

Shortly after Mississippi Attorney General Jim hood took the stand this morning during Mayor Frank Melton's federal civil-rights trial, defense attorneys for Melton and Recio moved to block a May 26, 2006, letter Hood sent to Melton warning him about potential gun violations. In the letter, Hood told Melton that, while Melton had a license to carry a concealed weapon, "that license does not allow you to carry such a gun everywhere" under state law.

Judge Dan Jordan, who is presiding over the trial, allowed the letter to be admitted with redactions.

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Doesn't look too good for Frank.

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golden eagle
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2009-02-09T12:33:33-06:00

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