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Willie Calvin

Gender:Male
Era:1960s
State:Illinois
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Biography

Willie Calvin was a Chicago Black Panther who, according to the August 23, 1969 Black Panther newspaper, was detained by uniformed police for thirty hours without being charged. The Party reported securing his release by paying $250. The report described this as part of increased police attacks on the Party. It did not state an exact arrest date or release date.

Willie Calvin was a Chicago Black Panther who, according to the August 23, 1969 Black Panther newspaper, was detained by uniformed police for thirty hours without being charged. The Party reported securing his release by paying $250. The report described this as part of increased police attacks on the Party. It did not state an exact arrest date or release date.

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Case

Charges: Held thirty hours without charge; Chicago Panther detention