Mychal Bell is a free man.
The only member of the Jena 6 tried and convicted in the beating of a white classmate was released today—one week after thousands of protesters rallied for his freedom in the small Louisiana town.
Things have been on the up and up for Bell, who originally faced attempted murder charges and up to 22 years in prison for his role in last year’s attack which sent the victim to the hospital.
Earlier this week, District Attorney Reed Walters announced he would not re-try Bell as an adult after an Appellate Court tossed the original conviction.
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Bell will be tried in juvenile court and if convicted, the 17-year-old can only be held until he turns 21.
The other five teens are awaiting trial.
