Chicago Seven

The Chicago Seven refers to a group of anti-Vietnam War protesters who were charged with conspiracy and inciting riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The group included activists like Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin. Their trial in 1969 became a significant media spectacle, highlighting issues of free speech, government authority, and the counterculture movement. The defendants argued that they were being politically targeted. Ultimately, the case was marked by controversy, courtroom chaos, and appeals, reflecting the deep divisions in American society at the time regarding the Vietnam War and civil rights.