Kathy Boudin | |
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| Born | May 19, 1943 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 1, 2022 (aged 78) New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Bryn Mawr College (BA) Columbia University (EdD) |
| Criminal status | Paroled after 23 years |
| Spouse | David Gilbert |
| Children | Chesa Boudin |
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| Conviction(s) | felony murder |
| Criminal penalty | 20 years to life in prison |
Kathy Boudin (May 19, 1943 – May 1, 2022)[1] was an American radical leftist who served 23 years in prison for felony murder based on her role in the 1981 Brink's robbery. Boudin was a founding member of the militant Weather Underground organization, which engaged in bombings of government buildings to express opposition to U.S. foreign policy and racism. The 1981 robbery resulted in the killing of two Nyack, New York, police officers and one security guard, and serious injury to another security guard; Boudin was arrested attempting to flee after the getaway vehicle she occupied was stopped by police.[2] She was released on parole in 2003. After earning a doctorate, Boudin became an adjunct professor at Columbia University.[3]
- ^ Haberman, Clyde (May 2, 2022). "Kathy Boudin, Radical Imprisoned in a Fatal Robbery, Dies at 78". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ Quieter Lives for 60's Militants, but Intensity of Beliefs Hasn't Faded
- ^ "Kathy Boudin: A Great Life and A Great Loss | Center for Justice". centerforjustice.columbia.edu. Retrieved May 3, 2022.