Fact of the Week: “Geronimo” Pratt released from prison

Words: Square Rootz • Jun 11th, 2008 • Category: RANDOMNESS.

June 10, 1997

Elmer “Geronimo” Pratt (Gijaga), former Black Panther leader, was released from prison on this date in 1997. Evidence regarding jury tampering and government informants was used to reopen his case. Pratt served 27 years of a murder conviction.

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