FAQ About Angela Davis
What was the trial of Angela Davis about?
The trial of Angela Davis was a significant legal and political event. In 1970, Davis was charged in connection with a kidnapping and murder linked to a failed attempt to free incarcerated African American activist George Jackson. She was accused of supplying firearms used in the kidnapping attempt. Davis evaded capture initially but was later apprehended. Her trial in 1972 resulted in an acquittal, as the jury found her not guilty on all charges after evidence surfaced of her non-involvement in the actual planning and execution of the crime.
