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New Bethel Breakthrough

by Fifth Estate Collective

Fifth Estate # 84, July 24-August 6, 1969

The pre-trial examination of Rafael Viera, accused of murder in the New Bethel shooting, heard testimony that may clear him of the charge.

Controversy Continues in New Bethel

by Chris Singer

Fifth Estate # 78, May 1-14, 1969

The central argument in the New Bethel Incident is over the administration of law in Detroit’s Recorder’s Court. [See The New Bethel Incident, FE #77, April 17-30, 1969.]

New Bethel Eye Witness

by Chris Singer

Fifth Estate # 81, June 12-25, 1969

Exclusive to the Fifth Estate An eye-witness to the New Bethel Incident has given the Fifth Estate an account of the shootings that contradicts both official police versions, and testimony of prosecution witnesses in two court cases.

The New Bethel Incident

by Chris Singer

Fifth Estate # 77, April 17-30, 1969

Members of the Black United Front mass on the steps of the Old County Building on April 3 in one of the many demonstrations of support for Judge George W. Crockett. During the day over 3,000 persons took part in …

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Editors’ Notes

by Fifth Estate Collective

Fifth Estate # 82, June 26-July 9, 1969

As we go to press word has reached us that Recorder’s Court Judge Robert Colombo has dismissed charges of sales of marijuana against John Sinclair. His trial on the charge of possession began on June 24 and may be in …

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Justice in Detroit

by Chris Singer

Fifth Estate # 79, May 15-28, 1969

A second man has been ordered to stand trial in the March 29 wounding of Patrolman Richard E. Worobec outside the New Bethel Baptist Church on Linwood.

Viera bound over

by Fifth Estate Collective

Fifth Estate # 85, August 7-20, 1969

The man accused of murdering a Detroit policeman at the New Bethel Church last March had his charge reduced from first to second degree murder.

Black Groups Lead Boycott of News

by Dena Clamage

Fifth Estate # 78, May 1-14, 1969

Pig-paper reporters don’t wear blue uniforms.

77, April 17-30, 1969

by Fifth Estate Collective

Fifth Estate # Archive

Fifth Estate Issue #77, April 17-30, 1969 WEB CONTENTS ALL FIFTH ESTATE ISSUES FIFTH ESTATE HOME

City Unit Blasts Police

by Chris Singer

Fifth Estate # 80, May 29-June 11, 1969

The Establishment press and the Detroit Police Department have been blasted in a report on the New Bethel Incident done by the Detroit Commission on Community Relations (CCR).

Case Study of a Racist Institution

by People Against Racism

Fifth Estate # 77, April 17-30, 1969

“Along with the country as a whole, the press has too long basked in a white world, looking out of it, if at all, with white men’s eyes and a white perspective.” —Kerner Report, p. 389

Rafael Viera

by Gloria Larry House

Fifth Estate # 88, September 18-October 1, 1969

Editors’ Note: The following interview with Rafael Viera took place at a conference of the Republic of New Africa which was held in Washington, D.C. recently. Viera is awaiting trial on second-degree murder charges stemming from the fatal shooting of …

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Editors’ Notes

by Fifth Estate Collective

Fifth Estate # 78, May 1-14, 1969

ATTENTION GIs: We are interested in any and all written material given you while you are in the service. This includes everything from training manuals to Stars and Stripes. Also, any of you who would like to submit articles or …

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Welcome to Detroit, Mr. Murphy

by Fifth Estate Collective

Fifth Estate # 97, January 22-February 4, 1970

“Patrick Murphy is no great shakes as Public Safety Director. He is a poor administrator; he is weak, and he has no rapport with his men.” —Richard Judd, former aide to Sen. Wayne Morse on D.C. Affairs Committee, U.S. Senate

Traffic is Normal

by Fifth Estate Collective

Fifth Estate # 76, April 3-16, 1969

Editors’ Note: The following is a press release issued by Detroit Police Commissioner Johannes Spreen at 3:25 am on March 30 following the shoot-out between two police officers and 12 armed black men following a meeting of the New Republic …

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Judge Crockett Statement

by Fifth Estate Collective

Fifth Estate # 77, April 17-30, 1969

Editors’ Note: The following is a public statement on the New Bethel incident released by George W. Crockett, Judge, Recorder’s Court, Detroit.

The News—White Man’s Paper

by People Against Racism

Fifth Estate # 78, May 1-14, 1969

“Along with the country as a whole, the press has too long basked in a white world, looking out of it, if at all, with white men’s eyes and a white perspective.”

Editors’ Notes

by Fifth Estate Collective

Fifth Estate # 85, August 7-20, 1969

Recorder’s Court Judge Robert J. Colombo, the pig who sentenced John Sinclair to almost ten years in prison, recently renewed his subscription to this paper for two years. Because of the barbaric sentence he placed on John, we are cancelling …

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Freeks Against Fuzz

by Fifth Estate Collective

Fifth Estate # 77, April 17-30, 1969

The first Detroit Pop Festival on April 7 at Olympia Stadium came off beautifully. All the stalwarts of the Detroit music scene were in attendance to create a ten hour musical trip for over 16,000 people that came to listen. …

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Viera-Fuller

by Sam Stark

Fifth Estate # 106, May 28-June 10, 1970

A little more than a year ago, David Brown, Jr. of Compton, California sat isolated and frightened in a Wayne County jail cell awaiting trial on charges of assault with intent to commit murder.

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