Alleged white supremacist pleads guilty in fire at Tennessee center that trained civil rights icons - AP News
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An alleged white supremacist pleaded guilty to setting fire to a Tennessee civil rights training center.
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An alleged white supremacist pleaded guilty in connection with a fire at a Tennessee center that trained civil rights icons. The center, which is not named in the excerpt, holds historical significance for its role in the civil rights movement. This plea brings a legal resolution to the incident, acknowledging the individual's involvement in the destructive act. The fire targeted a site deeply connected to the legacy of American civil rights leaders.
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The individual has pleaded guilty in connection with the incident.
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