'Mississippi Burning' Klansman gets life

A reputed white supremacist showed no emotion as he was sentenced to three life terms in prison for his role in the abduction and killing of two black teenagers 43 years ago.

'Mississippi Burning' Klansman gets life
Sat, 25 Aug, 2007 - 11:39

A reputed white supremacist showed no emotion as he was sentenced to three life terms in prison for his role in the abduction and killing of two black teenagers 43 years ago.

Hollywood film 'Mississippi Burning' was partially based on the actions of Klansman James Seale.

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