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On this day August 07, 1970

Marin County courthouse incident kills Jonathan Jackson

Marin County courthouse incident kills Jonathan Jackson

The Marin County courthouse incident took place when Jonathan Jackson attempted to free the three Soledad Brothers. A firefight broke out and four were killed, including Jackson. Ruchell Cinque Magee was later jailed for 53 years.

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