People v. Ethridge

Charles Ethridge and three co-defendants were indicted for burglary. They waived a jury trial. Two were found guilty and two not guilty. Ethridge was one of those found guilty and he was sentenced to a term of not less than two nor more than four years in the penitentiary.

On April 6, 1968, in several areas in the City of Chicago, crowds of people gathered on the streets. Many buildings were set on fire and many retail stores were looted. Among the latter was a ladies’ wear shop at 135 North Kedzie Avenue. A crowd, estimated as high as 200, milled about the store and its front windows were…