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American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton
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American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton
Black Panthers co-founder Huey Newton is accused of murdering a white policeman after a car stop in 1967 Oakland. A landmark trial ensues and Newton's defense team calls out racism in the judicial system. With a death penalty looming, a shocking verdict is delivered that still reverberates today
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American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton
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The untold story behind the murder trial of Black Panthers leader Huey Newton.
Clips & Previews
From Pianist to Black Power Revolutionary
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The evolution of Huey P. Newton from classical pianist to black-power revolutionary.
Protests Outside the Courthouse
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Massive street protests outside of the courthouse where Huey P. Newton was on trial for murder....
Jury Deliberations
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The jury foreman of the 1968 Huey P. Newton murder trial describes the jury’s tense deliberations....
Selecting The Jury
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A groundbreaking, history making jury of mostly women and minorities is selected for the trial....
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