Judge Tosses Convictions Of 2 Men In Killing Of Malcolm X

Judge Tosses Convictions Of 2 Men In Killing Of Malcolm X

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History, Social Studies, Journalism, Religious Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Muhammad Azeez and Khalil Islam, who spent over 20 years in prison for the assassination of Malcolm X, have been exonerated after a two-year investigation revealed withheld evidence and other suspects. Malcolm X was killed in 1965, and the investigation found that authorities had documents pointing to other suspects and that undercover officers were present during the shooting. The exoneration raises new questions about Malcolm X's murder. Malcolm X was a prominent figure in the civil rights era, known for his role as a spokesperson for the Nation of Islam. Azeez and Islam maintained their innocence throughout their trial, and their exoneration clears their names.

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