Mumia Abu - Jamal was a Philadelphia police officer in prison . He collapsed in prison earlier this month and was rushed to hospital . Marilyn Zuniga allowed her third grade pupils to write to bin Abu - Jamal . Teacher apologised for actions but said her pupils refused to write to him . She said she became interested in Abu - Jamal after learning about him .
Mumia Abu-Jamal was murdered Philadelphia police officer in 1981 . He collapsed in prison earlier this month and was taken to hospital . Marilyn Zuniga allowed her third grade pupils to write to killer Abu-Jamal . Teacher apologised for actions but said her pupils wanted to write to him . She said pupils became interested in Abu-Jamal after learning about him .