On October 28th 1961, the second so-called "Apache trial" began for rock-and-roller Chuck Berry. Although his earlier conviction for transporting a minor across state lines for immoral purposes in violation of the Mann Act was thrown out on appeal, the prosecution decided to retry Berry. Born October 18th 1926 into a middle-class family in St. … Continue reading October 28 1961 Chuck Berry goes on trial for the second time