The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther

In the chilling dawn of December 4, 1969, the stark injustice meted out to Fred Hampton, a charismatic Black Panther leader, unfolds with harrowing precision. "The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther" captures a pivotal moment in American history through attorney Jeff Haas's narrative, offering a firsthand account of the relentless pursuit of justice against a backdrop of governmental conspiracy. Published in November 2009, this book not only chronicles the legal battles fought by Haas and his colleague Flint Taylor but also shines a spotlight on Hampton’s profound impact as a community leader. Ideal for college students, this work delves deep into themes of racial justice and criminal justice reform, compelling readers to reflect on the dynamics of power and the resilience required to challenge systemic oppression. Haas’s narrative urges us to consider how far we have come in the fight for justice and how much further we still must go.