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Billey Joe Johnson's Death Ruled 'Accidental' by Grand Jury

By Will BrinsonFeb 12th 2009 – 4:55PM

Billey Joe Johnson's tragic death at a traffic stop in Mississippi a few months ago drew enough attention to garner NAACP involvement. Additionally, there was enough suspicion surrounding the circumstances of his passing that a grand jury was convened to gather information and decide if the shotgun round that killed him...

Billey Joe Johnson Death Gains Conspiratorial Steam as Family Hires Cochran Law Firm

By Will BrinsonDec 18th 2008 – 4:10PM

Billey Joe Johnson's recent and mysterious death has generated a ton of national attention. First, the NAACP stepped in with an independent investigation, circumventing the normal police process, and determined that Johnson's death was not a suicide.Now -- likely as a result of the NAACP's determination -- the Johnson...

NAACP Rules Out Suicide in Billey Joe Johnson's Tragic and Mysterious Death

By Will BrinsonDec 17th 2008 – 10:00AM

Billey Joe Johnson, a sought-after high school football recruit from the state of Mississippi, died tragically at a police stop a week ago Monday, the result of a shotgun wound to the head. At the time, the police were unsure whether Johnson's death was a suicide or an accidental shooting, presuming that he was pulling the...

Billey Joe Johnson, Top High School Football Recruit, Dies in Possible Traffic Stop Suicide

By Will BrinsonDec 8th 2008 – 6:00PM

Billey Joe Johnson was considered one of the top high school football recruits in Mississippi, as well as the country, until his shocking death early Monday morning. Johnson, hailing from Jackson, Miss., rushed for more than 1,500 yards his last season, totaling over 4,000 for his career, and received scholarship offers...

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