DC Public Library to host Angela Davis, former fugitive Communist Party member
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The D.C. Public Library (DCPL) is hosting a discussion next week with abolitionist author Angela Davis, a former member of the Black Panther and Communist parties.
Davis, 78, an abolitionist who gained notoriety in the 1960s and '70s, was charged with murder, kidnapping and criminal conspiracy in 1970 after authorities linked her to the purchase of weapons that were later used by three inmates, who took a judge and juror hostage during their trial for killing a prison guard. Jessica Chasmar is a digital writer on the politics team for Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to Jessica.Chasmar@fox.com.
Law enforcement officials responded with a barrage of bullets and the inmates and judge died. Davis was accused of providing weapons used in the incident and was put on the FBI list until she was captured in 1972. She spent 16 months in prison before she was acquitted of all charges.
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