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Joey Meek, Who Knew Of Dylann Roof's Plan, Sentenced To 27 Months In Prison

2:54pm March 21, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Before Roof shot dead nine parishioners at a historically black church in Charleston, S.C., he told his friend Joey Meek about his murderous plans during an alcohol and cocaine-fueled night.

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Justice Department To Seek Death Penalty For S.C. Church Shooting Suspect

7:00pm May 24, 2016

by Dana Farrington

Dylann Roof faces federal as well as state charges for the fatal shooting of nine people at a historically black church in Charleston in June 2015.

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Friend Of Charleston Shooter Pleads Guilty To Hiding Information

5:31pm April 29, 2016

by Dana Farrington

Dylann Roof told Joey Meek about his plans to shoot people at a historically black church in South Carolina last year. Meek's possible eight-year sentence could be reduced if he helps the prosecution.

Mayor Joe Riley of Charleston, S.C. is the longest-serving mayor in the country.

America's Longest-Serving Mayor Steps Down

9:11am January 09, 2016

by Debbie Elliott

Joe Riley has been mayor of Charleston, S.C. for 40 years. His tenure has seen the transformation of downtown Charleston, and recently, the alleged racially-motivated murders at Emmanuel AME Church.

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