'Obama effigy' hung in US town

An effigy of President Barack Obama was found hanging in the rural hometown of former president Jimmy Carter, local media reported…

An effigy of President Barack Obama was found hanging in the rural hometown of former president Jimmy Carter, local media reported yesterday.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper, citing footage seen on WALB-TV, said the large black doll was found hanging from a building by a noose in front of a red, white and blue sign that said: "Plains, Georgia. Home of Jimmy Carter, our 39th President."

A witness told the television station that the doll, apparently discovered on Saturday, wore a sign with Mr Obama's name on it.

In Washington, a Secret Service spokesman confirmed the agency was investigating the case.

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Reuters