Nearly 50 years ago an Akwesasronon man was shot in the chest

The accused was acquitted by all-white jury

 

Richard Oakes legacy: 'Alcatraz is not an island. It's an idea'.

By Kaniehtonkie.

Richard Oakes was shot at close range in the chest on September 20, 1973. The man who shot Oakes, Michael Morgan was charged with voluntary manslaughter and later acquitted by an all-white jury. Morgan claims he shot Oakes in sel...



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