The Assassination of Fred Hampton

How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther

By: Jeffrey Haas

Narrated by: George Newbern

Uncovering a cold-blooded execution at the hands of a conspiring police force, this engaging account relentlessly pursues the murderers of Black Panther Fred Hampton. Documenting the entire 14-year process of bringing the killers to justice, this chronicle also depicts the 18-month court trial in detail. Revealing Hampton himself in a new light, this examination presents him as a dynamic community leader whose dedication to his people and to the truth inspired the young lawyers of the People's Law Office, solidifying their lifelong commitment to fighting corruption. Contending with FBI stonewalling and unlimited government resources bent on hiding a darker plot, this reconstruction relates an inspiring narrative of upholding morality in one man’s memory.

©2011 Jeffrey Haas (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Utterly captivated from stat to finish

The Assassination of Fred Hampton is a book book that should be bought/taught in homes and schools in Chicago, if not around the United States of America. Even today, the themes and tale of this book resonate so heavily that one might imagine that are stuck in the late 1960's during when Fred was alive and fighting.

Perfect!

Not only was the book good but the Narrator did an amazing job! I really enjoyed it. His accent was even good for the different characters.

An Appreciation for the fight against Abuse of Power

This book is a great eulogy to what our nations people lost when our government executed Fred Hampton. Like all eulogies it focuses on what was best about the victim and Fred Hampton did tremendous amount of good in his very short life. The book downplays some of the Black Panther Parties more negative actions but so what. So much more has been written that focuses only on BPP lawlessness that a book was needed that shows their humanity and demands for equality were valid. As a white man who was ten when Fred Hampton was executed by the FBI and Chicago Police I am grateful to see I am also a beneficiary from the PLO lawyers that took up the case. I can see and know they were fighting not just for their direct clients but fighting on my behalf too for a more just nation. We unfortunately still have too far to go. Fortunately there are still those willing to battle against overwhelming odds. Thank you Fred Hampton and the other victims. Thank you Jeffrey Haas and the other PLO lawyers. Thank you to the current BLM supporters. Keep up the good fight!! This was a great book and narration.

Love the transparency

Loved the details and emotions shared. Hampton’s team fought for justice, even with setbacks from our own government. In the end, justice prevailed.

a must hear story

The death of a good man must not be hidden. A huge light for justice was put out. Everyone need to know how and why!