'They Stole a City' author Lauren Collins on how Wilmington coup was 'covered up'

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• The author of a new book that tells the story of a White supremacist coup in her hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how those involved and the authorities covered up the event for years.
• Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:53:53 UTC.

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