The Trial of the Chicago 7：They Put Protest on Trial

Added: 2026-05-19

[00:00:00]Mr. Clark, did your counter-intelligence division make a report as well?

[00:00:03]>> They concluded that there was no conspiracy by the defendant to incite violence during the convention.

[00:00:09]>> And then what happened on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of that year?

[00:00:13]>> Richard Nixon was elected president.

[00:00:15]Sustained. Nobody objected.

[00:00:17]>> This witness has been called to wage a political attack and should not be allowed to appear before the jury.

[00:00:21]>> Mr. Counsel, do you have any further examination that will demonstrate that this witness will make a material contribution or should I just ask him to step down? You've ruled.

[00:00:30]You're not going to let the jury hear his testimony. Not unless you can demonstrate to me, which you have not thus far done, that this witness >> Are you any good?

[00:00:39]>> Mr. Counsel >> Is this prosecution politically motivated?

[00:00:41]>> Object. Yes. President Nixon inherited an unpopular war.

[00:00:44]>> Yes, your clients make it more unpopular every day.

[00:00:47]>> This administration is paranoid about the SDS, the mob, the new left.

[00:00:51]>> Mr. Clark, please, sir. I will be forced to find you in contempt. I do, Your Honor. Now, step down, please. Thank you, sir.