In 1968, the Democratic Party Convention in Chicago was met with protests from activists, including the Students for a Democratic Society and the Yippies. The protests turned violent, and seven accused ringleaders, including Bobby Seale of the Black Panthers, were charged with Conspiracy by the Nixon administration. The trial, presided over by Judge Hoffman, was marked by an unfair and hostile atmosphere, with the Yippies' antics hindering the defense and Seale being denied a chance to defend himself. Despite their differences, the Chicago 7 learned to work together in their fight against the system.
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Seven individuals face trial for their roles in the 1968 Democratic National Convention protests in Chicago, Illinois.
