Jalil Abdul Muntaqim is one of the longest held political prisoners in the world and a victim of COINTELPRO. When he was arrested, he was awaiting to become father. Now he is great-grandfather. Produced and edited by Eve Goldberg and Claude Marks in November 2002, based on an interview done in August 2000 by John O’Reilly and Nina Dibner. © www.freedomarchives.org (00:19:17) Political prisoner Jalil Muntaqim is talking about the civil rights movement, his case, and the U.S. penal system. History and Case Background On May 21, 1971, two New York City police officers were fatally shot. This shooting occurred within the context of twoRead More →