Saxe, Susan (1947–)
Saxe, Susan (1947–)
American political terrorist. Name variations: Susan Edith Saxe. Born 1947.
An honors graduate from Brandeis University and antiwar activist, joined a revolutionary group; was involved in the robbery of a bank in Brighton, Massachusetts, during which a Boston police officer was murdered; along with Katherine Ann Power, was 1 of 5 people accused of the crime; became underground fugitive until finally arrested (1975); after a deadlocked jury resulted in a mistrial, pleaded guilty to robbery and manslaughter; received 12-to-14-year sentence; after release, reportedly became gay-rights activist.
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