The trial resulted in five of the seven convicted for creating riots. All were acquitted of conspiracy. However, during the trial, Judge [[Julius Hoffman]] sentenced all of the defendants to lengthy sentences for [[Contempt of court]]. Later, the judge's contempt charges were reversed, and all of the convictions for causing riots were overturned. | The trial resulted in five of the seven convicted for creating riots. All were acquitted of conspiracy. However, during the trial, Judge [[Julius Hoffman]] sentenced all of the defendants to lengthy sentences for [[Contempt of court]]. Later, the judge's contempt charges were reversed, and all of the convictions for causing riots were overturned. |