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New Haven Black Panther trials
1969-71 criminal prosecutions / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1969-1971 there was a series of criminal prosecutions in New Haven, Connecticut, against various members and associates of the Black Panther Party.[1] The charges ranged from criminal conspiracy to first-degree murder. All charges stemmed from the murder of 19-year-old Alex Rackley in the early hours of May 21, 1969. The trials became a rallying-point for the American Left, and marked a decline in public support, even among the black community, for the Black Panther Party.
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![]() Courtroom sketch of the murder trial in 1971. | |
Date | 1970-71 |
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Location | New Haven, Connecticut |
Cause | Kidnapping and murder of Alex Rackley |
Outcome | Reactions
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