exacerbates this sense of astonishment with its interactive exhibits. A jail cell, a replica of the enclosures at Parchman Prison Farm, is located inside the museum, along with a series of mugshots of the Freedom Riders who were once imprisoned there. ...
Still, Jackson never spent a day in state prison. His longest county jail stint was less than a year. Of his four criminal felony charges in Orange County, Florida, none ever made it to trial. Forged checks were paid off; plea deals were accepted. Police—despite Jackson’s prolific crim...