In 1970, Marin County, California Judge Harold Haley’s head was blown off by a sawed-off shotgun owned by Ms. Davis, in a hostage incident in which members of the Black Panthers attempted to free Davis' lover, Black Panther member George Jackson, who was imprisoned for armed robbery. Davis was acquitted.
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In 1970, Marin County, California Judge Harold Haley’s head was blown off by a sawed-off shotgun owned by Ms. Davis, in a hostage incident in which members of the Black Panthers attempted to free Davis' lover, Black Panther member [[George Jackson]], who was imprisoned for armed robbery. Davis was acquitted.