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Radical Priests v. the FBI

Radical Priests v. the FBI

FromHistory on Trial


Radical Priests v. the FBI

FromHistory on Trial

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
May 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 1970, FBI director J. Edgar Hoover stunned Congress when he announced that anti-war activists planned to kidnap Henry Kissinger and bomb Washington, D.C. But when the Justice Department pursued these activists, a group that came to be known as the Harrisburg Seven, on conspiracy charges, shocking revelations about the FBI's main witness made many wonder if the plot had ever been real to begin with...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
May 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (12)

From the Salem Witch Trials to O.J. Simpson, trials have always revealed hidden truths about our world. History on Trial digs into famous legal battles from American history, uncovering the real story behind the headlines, and exploring the powerful cultural contexts that shaped the verdicts -- and still impact us today. Fans of true crime, legal dramas, and history alike will be captivated by the unbelievable cases that played out in the courtrooms of history. Hosted by Mira Hayward. New episodes drop every other Thursday.