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Selecting The Jury
February 01, 2025
Up to the time of People v. Newton, most murder trails were comprised of 12 white men. Black people, women and minorities were historically excluded from juries, especially criminal trials. In a historic first, along with the seating of mostly women and minority jurors, David Harper was voted as jury foreman in the groundbreaking Newton murder trial.
American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton
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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....
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