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assata-shakur-joanne-chesimard — Part 01

41 pages · May 14, 2026 · Broad topic: Murder · Topic: assata-shakur-joanne-chesimard · 41 pages OCR'd
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+ 1)What "act of terrorism" is Ms. Chesimard suspected of? . The FBI defines domestic terrorism as "the unlawful use, or threatened use of force or violence by a group or individual based and operating entirely within the United States or its territories without. foreign direction committed against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the. charges for which Chesimard was found guilty were committed in furtherance of the black separatist extremist ideology and were designed to effect political change through its use.. 2) How was the BLA designated a "terrorist group"? By whom? release as one of the most violent, militant organizations of 1970s. 3) Did the FBt investigate the BLA as a criminal enterprise, or only certain members of it who were suspected of. criminal activity? The FBl investigated the BLA under the Civil Unrest case classification in the 1970s. (Note: records this old are difficult to search, but it appears there was no criminal enterprise investigation on the. BLA). Additionally, the FBI also investigated individuals believed to be involved in criminal activity. who were also associated with the BLA. b6 b7C Intelligence Analyst From Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013'12:30 PM Tot Subject: RE: Most Wanted Terrorist List Addition b6 b7C I do not have the exact answers to these questions, but I have copied everyone I can think of in Domestic Terrorism here at HQ and the folks in Newark working on the case. Hopefully, one of them. will be able to provide media friendly answers. Any ideas to help She is our Thanks so much to all, From b6 Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:24 PM b7C To [DO)(FBI) Cc Subject: RE: Most Wanted Terrorist List Addition Given the interests of the local media, I'm anticipating a few questions but am stumped on the answers. Will you please lend me your thoughts? 4)What "act of terrorism" is Ms. Chesimard suspected of? I only saw charges listed for murder and robbery, without a terrorism angle. 2
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