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Disturbance By Group Called "Five Percenters", Hariem, New York City, May 31, 1965 Racial Matters) Qe»: -<: that all six were charged IC with felon assault, conspiracy to commit same, resisting arrest, assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct. In addition, "Allah" was charged with possession of a marijuana cigarette and malicious mischief {a advised that on June 1, 1965, all six w , ned on June 1, 1965, in Manhattan Felony Court, New York City, and the case adjourned until Jims 38, 1965. All are incarcerated in lieu of bail ranging from $2,000.00 to $9,500.00, the latter being the bail for 'allah", During the hearing "Allah" claimed that he was God and stated that the Court could not charge them with anything since "you can't charge Allah". He also refused "white lawyers" when offered legal aid assistance.) SEE 205523 that a large number of Negro supporters of the above six milled around the court- house during the hearing but there were no incidents or disturbances. The courtroom where the hearing was heid was kept closed to the publich)y aN The June 2, 1965 editions of “The New York Times", page 30, and the "Daily News", page 10, both daily papers published in New York City, contained articles on the above incident and arraignment. These articles described the six as "Black Muslims", a term generally used to refer to members of the NOTLU\ :