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Pi oi TREC te ns OER Bee Bdskd 3-36 (irev, 5-22-64) — ~ { | \ { | FBI Date: { | Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) 1 I CE 157-6171 (Priority) | verdict of not guilty on all charges against GEORGE DeWITT. These four, frequently referred to as ''The High Point 4'', were members of the High Point group of the BPP, and were arrested on 2/10/71, at BPP headquarters following a shoot™out with police when High Point police officers attempted to serve an eviction notice, MEDLEY, LILLEY and JENNINGS have filed notice of appeal and are currently being held In lieu of an appeal bond of $7,000 each, FACTIONALISM During February, 1972, no information was received other than that the Winston-Salem, N. C., group continues to follow HUEY P. NEWTON, PART [I The following is a summary of BPP activities in the Charlotte Division: . during February, 1971, due to lack of funds, Most of the food designated for the program was consumed by BPP members themselves; however, MARY McDONALD, assisted by neighborhood women volunteers, was able to feed approximately eight (8) children approximately two or three times a week with the meager food available, The BPP Chapter expressed mixed emotions of jubilation over the acquittal of GEORGE DeWITT In Guilford County Superior Court and dis~ appointment over the conviction of the other three High Point members, LARRY MEDLEY, BRADFORD LILLEY and RANDOLPH JENNINGS. Efforts have been increased to raise bail bond money In order that these three BPP members may be released on appeal bond; however, sources report very little money has been collected to date, Several] of the BPP members have expressed dissatisfaction with the leadership of NELSOM MALLOY and have suggested an appeal be sent to BPP Headquarters for the Immediate return of LARRY The Free Breakfast for Children Program was operated sporatical ly ! LITTLE. No action has been taken In this regard to date, The BPP chapter has also been attempting to set up a Free Health Clinic In Winston-Salem, N, C., and the members have talked to several] property owners in the black neighborhood In the vicinity of the BPP Headquarters. No apparent proyress has been made regarding opening a Health Center since the chapter has been unable to raise sufficient funds. Approved: Sent __. MM Per Special Agent in Charge nce ae ee" at t, tl - » renin! ae = FET re pO Cet er Fe eer emer DOE ~