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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
From Pianist to Black Power Revolutionary
The evolution of Huey P. Newton from classical pianist to black-power revolutionary.
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American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton
Protests Outside the Courthouse
Massive street protests outside of the courthouse where Huey P. Newton was on trial for murder.
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American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton
Jury Deliberations
The jury foreman of the 1968 Huey P. Newton murder trial describes the jury’s tense deliberations.
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American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton
The untold story behind the murder trial of Black Panthers leader Huey Newton.
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Extras
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Selecting The Jury
A groundbreaking, history making jury of mostly women and minorities is selected for the trial.
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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.
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