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.]
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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 …
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.
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 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.”
Black Groups Lead Boycott of News
by Dena Clamage
Fifth Estate # 78, May 1-14, 1969
Pig-paper reporters don’t wear blue uniforms.
The FE Speaks with Detroit’s Radical Judge
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 173, December 16, 1972-January 5, 1973
The election of Justin Ravitz to a seat on Recorder’s Court came as no surprise to most Detroiters who had watched the campaign, and had seen Ravitz’s clear-cut lead in the spring primary.
Recorders Court Jury Fraud Exposed
by Sam Stark
Fifth Estate # 102, April 2-15, 1970
Accused persons in Detroit Recorder’s Court have been tried and, in many cases, found guilty by juries of which Blacks, other minority group members, Southern-born, foreign-born, working-class people, ADC mothers, students, bearded males, and persons convicted of moving traffic violations …
Deee-Troit
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 101, March 19-April 1, 1970
It may take two or three years, but beware: Mayor Gribbs has let it be known that he is not adverse to a $1.00 admission fee to the Detroit Zoo, along with plans to raise the Sunday parking fee to …
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.
Rafael Viera on the Young Lords
by Roland Young
Fifth Estate # 100, March 5-18, 1970
The following article is a reprint of an interview with Rafael Viera, Chief Medical Cadre of the Young Lords Organization (YLO), that first appeared in the Black Panther Newspaper. Viera is one of three men that were indicted following the …
This One’s Ours
by J.R. Kennedy
Fifth Estate # 97, January 22-February 4, 1970
After only three hours of deliberation on December 22 a half black half white Detroit Recorder’s Court jury found Alfred Hibbitt, member of the Black Legion, the paramilitary arm of the Republic of New Africa (RNA), innocent of assault with …
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
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.
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 …