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Eddie Bernice Johnson: I'm left hanging my head and asking why. Why would anyone, especially an African-American man use the symbolism of a…

On the recordFebruary 20, 2019
I'm left hanging my head and asking why. Why would anyone, especially an African-American man use the symbolism of a noose to make false accusations?
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Eddie Bernice Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Eddie Johnson expresses disbelief over Jussie Smollett's actions, questioning why he would use a noose symbolically in a false report.

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