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Interview about Soledad Brothers
Report of Soledad Brother incident, Marin County shootout. Soledad Brother came to achieve greater universality - for all oppressed black people that are confined within any institution. Racism within prison system, black people disproportionately representing prison population. Description of John Clutchette’s situation, allegedly robbery of a television set. Description of Fleeta Drumgo’s case, allegedly associated with a robbery. Description of George Jackson’s case, allegedly involved with a holdup for $71 from a gas station. All pleaded guilty at advice of public defender to get released as quickly as possible. All were instead given indeterminate sentences. Discusses the State’s fear of black manhood. George went up to parole board at least 8 times, consistently denied. George questioned authority and demanded respect from all. Parole boards control inmates in State of CA. Racist nature of questioning by parole boards to intimidate prisoners, who are not allowed presence of attorney or any counsel at time of parole board, nor allowed to appeal that decision.
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