Tag #Chicago Seven

What specific actions by the Chicago police and the court contributed to the prosecution's success and fueled further protest?

Attorney General John Mitchell, under President Nixon, orchestrated the Chicago Seven trial, leveraging the government's power to suppress dissent against the Vietnam War. The film showcases how police actions exacerbated the protests, aligning with testimony from Mitchell's predecessor, Ramsey Clark. The trial's outcome was influenced by the judge's bias and jury selection.