Angela Davis Acquitted Of Charges In ‘Soledad Brothers’ Case 41 Years Ago Today

Davis would finally face a trial in March of 1972, drawing attention from around the globe due to the explosive nature of the charges. The prosecution put together what legal experts referred to as a “weak case,” and it became obvious to observers that Angela Davis was being used as an example to strike fear in to militants.

In June 1972, she was acquitted and free of all charges.

Davis’ time in jail inspired her to champion against what she refers to as the “prison industrial complex” – a cause she still valiantly takes on to this day. Her case inspired songs from popular entertainers of the time with John Lennon and Yoko Ono recording the song “Angela” to show their solidarity in 1972; The Rolling Stones also recorded a track, “Sweet Black Angel,” in honor of Davis that same year.

Listen to The Rolling Stones” Sweet Black Angel” here:

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