This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Panther leader Hilliard testifies at gunfight trial
Black Panther figure David Hilliard told Alamedea County jurors he was nearby during the 1968 shootout with Oakland police but did not fire a weapon. He described being stopped by a car carrying Bobby Hutton and Floridge Cleaver, denying involvement and recounting a chaotic escape and hiding scenario as the trial nears its end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panther
Oakland
David Hilliard
Bobby Hutton
Floridge Cleaver
Algiers
Williard
Alamedea County
William Hayes
Hilliard
Hutton
Cleaver
Panthers
Cleaver Atte