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Was Violence Plotted At Convention Case In Chicago
A Chicago jury weighs whether seven men tied to the Yippies and Black Panthers plotted violence at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Five months of testimony featured tense exchanges, riots warnings, and strong remarks from Abbie Hoffman and others. If convicted, each defendant faces up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
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Chicago
William M. Kunstler
U.S. District Court
Julius J. Hoffman
Abbie Hoffman
Bobby G. Seale
Judge Hoffman
Jerry C. Rubin
The
Yippies—Youth —_ International party
Judge
Weinglass