Trial of the Chicago Seven

The Trial of the Chicago Seven was a 1969-1970 federal court case against seven defendants charged with conspiracy and inciting riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The protestors opposed the Vietnam War and government policies, leading to clashes with police. The trial highlighted tensions over free speech and political activism during a turbulent era. While some defendants were acquitted, others received convictions, though many were later overturned. The case became symbolic of the clash between government authority and social dissent, reflecting broader conflicts over civil rights and protest during the 1960s.