In what year was Abu-Jamal convicted of murder?
1982
1971
1999
1987
Answer
Abu-Jamal was convicted of murder in 1982. He was found guilty of the shooting death of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner during a 1981 traffic stop. The case gained significant attention and has been the subject of controversy and numerous appeals due to concerns raised about the fairness of the trial, including allegations of racial bias and ineffective legal representation.
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