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James Brown funeral honors singer as Sharpton speaks
The Rev. Al Sharpton presided with hymns and praise for James Brown while criticizing self promoters near the late star. Brown’s partner and legal questions about marriage and estate were noted as his public viewing and funeral plans drew a celebrity attendance, with a stamp tribute under consideration.
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