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

Added: 2026-05-18

[00:00:00]Well, I don't know why these men are here.

[00:00:01]>> I don't want the appearance of impropriety. Go ahead, ask what you want to ask.

[00:00:04]>> In front of them?

[00:00:05]>> Yeah. All right. Mr. Clark, while you were the Attorney General for President Johnson, was there ever any discussion with the White House about seeking indictments against my clients? Can't answer that.

[00:00:14]>> Why not?

[00:00:14]>> It's against the law. That's an overly broad interpretation of the law.

[00:00:17]>> We've dealt with jury tampering, wiretapping, a defendant that was literally gagged, and a judge who's been handing down rulings from the bench that would be considered wrong in Honduras.

[00:00:25]>> Like the law or not, as former AG, he is protected by it. I'm taking the stand and voluntarily would be a big risk for me. Well, again, with due respect, sir, my clients take a much bigger risk when they when they stand against an enormous power.

[00:00:38]>> I'm sorry, what took me so long to do what?

[00:00:40]>> I'm your star witness.

[00:00:41]>> He can't testify.

[00:00:42]>> If John Mitchell wants to cut me in half, he can. And he will.

[00:00:46]>> Sir, you have to find some courage now.

[00:00:47]Tom, I want them in the room when I said, "When do you want me in court?"

[00:00:51]>> I'm sorry. It is against the law for you to testify, Ramsey. It is as simple as that.

[00:00:55]>> It's General Clark, and arrest me or shut the [ __ ] up.

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