Joanne Chesimard
Joanne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, is a former member of the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army, who was convicted in 1977 for the murder of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster during a 1973 shootout. After escaping prison and seeking asylum in Cuba, she has become a symbol of resistance for some in the African American community while remaining a fugitive wanted by the U.S. government. Her case has been a focal point in discussions about U.S.-Cuba relations and the extradition of American fugitives.
Born on Jul 24, 1947 (78 years old)
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Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, has long been a polarizing figure in New Jersey politics after her conviction in the 1973 killing of a state trooper.
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United Kingdom:
Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, died Thursday of unspecified health conditions and 'advanced age'.
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United States:
Joanne Chesimard, who was convicted of killing a New Jersey state trooper, has died in Havana decades after breaking out of prison and escaping to the communist island.
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United States:
JoAnne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, is a prominent figure in the Black Liberation Movement.
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United States:
Authorities accused Cuba of harboring Joanne Chesimard, also known as Assata Shakur, a convicted cop killer.
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