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Vice President JD Vance spoke at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi, drawing thousands of supporters, while a counter rally organized by progressive students attracted around 150 attendees, highlighting political divides on campus.
A mistrial was declared in the case against Sheldon "Timothy" Herrington Jr., accused of murdering Jimmy "Jay" Lee, a gay University of Mississippi student, after the jury deadlocked. Lee's body was never found, but he was declared dead. Herrington, charged with capital murder, remains free on bond and faces life imprisonment if retried and convicted. The case involved explicit messages and searches by Herrington, and the trial may be moved to a different venue.
A mistrial was declared in the case of Sheldon "Timothy" Herrington Jr., accused of murdering University of Mississippi student Jimmie "Jay" Lee, a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ community. Jurors were unable to reach a verdict after extensive deliberation. Lee's body has not been found, but he is presumed dead. Herrington, charged with capital murder, remains free on bond and could face life imprisonment if retried and convicted. The case involved complex evidence, including electronic records and conflicting testimonies.