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Tyson's church ties amid rape conviction timeline
The Rev T J Jemison led support for Mike Tyson offering 5 million to fund the National Baptist Convention USA Center, drawing praise and criticism as Tyson faces up to 60 years in prison for rape and criminal deviate assault. Church leaders defend past aid amid questions of motive and compassion for the victim.
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David
Associated Press
Brooklyn
T.J. Jemison
Mike Tyson
National Baptist Convention U.S.A. Inc
New World
Boxer
Ethel Barnes
New Hope Baptist Church
Buffalo
N.Y
Tyson
Jemison
Mary Ross
Women's Auxiliary Convention
Mr. Tyson
Robin Givens
Desiree Washington
Indianapolis
Washington
FBI
Rhode Island
Amos Brown
Human Rights Commission
World Baptist Center
W. Franklyn Richardson
New York
Mario Cuomo
Bill Cayton
Don King
Muhammad Ali
Elijah Muhammad
King
Cain Felder
Howard Divinity School
Howard University
Felder
National Baptist Convention
U.S.A
Carlin Chapman
Zion Tabernacle Church
God