Three Democratic former presidents led tributes to Jesse Jackson, a 'titan' of the civil rights movement who has died at 84. Joe Biden called him 'a man of God and of the people', while Barack Obama described him as 'a true giant'. Bill Clinton said he and Hillary were 'deeply saddened' by his passing.
Donald Trump also paid tribute, calling Jackson 'a good man' and 'a friend', but attacked those he said 'falsely and consistently' called him a racist.
In a separate development, a federal judge in Texas declared a mistrial after a defence lawyer wore a shirt depicting civil rights leaders, delaying a case against alleged members of a 'North-Texas antifa cell'.
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