Former Activist Acquitted After 5-Year Jail Wait

After five years behind bars, former NAACP activist Le’Taxione walked free from felony assault charges — a verdict that could’ve meant life without parole — but he’s still locked up on a separate hold. Prosecutors claimed he violently attacked his girlfriend during a birthday party, but the jury sided with his self-defense claim. Though acquitted on the felony, they deadlocked on a misdemeanor charge whose legal viability is now in question. At 61, Le’Taxione’s past includes a life sentence for attempted murder — but he was granted clemency in 2016 and turned his life toward anti-gang activism. Now, he’s held pending possible violations of his release terms — a victory for justice, but not yet freedom. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dac03bfd5fbd7b4a