Excerpts
from the Trial Transcript in United States vs Price et al.
(the
"Mississippi
Burning" trial)
Oct. 11-21, 1967
The charge
(violation of 18 USC Section 241):
"If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress,
threaten, or intimidate any citizen in the free exercise and enjoyment
of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution or laws of
the United States...they shall be fined not more than $5,000 or
imprisoned not more than ten years, or both."