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Prosecution Rests in Riot Trial at Chicago Convention
After ten weeks of testimony, the government rests its case against seven men charged with conspiring to incite rioting during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. 54 witnesses, including police intelligence agents Frappelly and Bock, and about 50 exhibits were presented. The defense has filed multiple mistrial motions. the trial continues under Judge Julius Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Frappelly
Irwin Bock
Tion
William M. Kunstler
New York City
Leonard I. Weinglass
Abbott ‘Abbie’ Hoffman
Thomas E. Hayden
Rennard C. “Rennie” Davis
Jerry C. Rubin
Lee Weiner
John R. Fraines
Hayden
Fraines
Os Frapply
Bock
Frappelly