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Chicago 7 Witness Says Judge Stifling Defense
Chicago witness Carl Oglesby testified at the Chicago conspiracy trial accusing Judge Julius Hoffman of hampering testimony with legal niceties. He described demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic National Convention and noted objections from government attorneys to explanations. Oglesby claimed the court demanded simple yes or no answers while discussing complex political issues. Defense lawyers complained rulings targeted them more than the government. Daley questions were largely sustained by the judge. He recounted Dellinger urging calm during police action in Grant Park and urged protesters to return home and build political power through organizing.
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