Jena Six member out on bail after shoplifting arrest

MONROE, La. —Jena Six icon Mychal Bell is in legal trouble again.

Bell, 18, is free on bond following a Christmas Eve arrest on multiple charges, including shoplifting, resisting arrest and simple battery, related to an incident at Dillard’s in Pecanland Mall.

Bell was arrested less than one month after he completed a sentence for his role in the beating of a fellow classmate, Justin Barker, at Jena High School in 2006. The Jena Six referred to Bell and five other black students who were originally charged with beating Barker, who is white. The case eventually touched off a demonstration of thousands of supporters for the six.

Police said Bell and an unidentified male were spotted Wednesday by store security after they placed $370 worth of merchandise in a Dillard’s shopping bag. After the two separated, Bell left the store, was followed by a security officer, and began running through the parking lot, according to authorities.

Police said Bell was discovered under a vehicle in the Sears parking lot.

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Jena Six member out on bail after shoplifting arrest
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