Today in True Crime History: May 16

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1918 — U.S. Congress passes the Sedition Act, penalizing those against American participation in World War I.

1969 — Pete Townsend and Roger Daltrey of The Who are charged with assault.

1969 — Riots and protests regarding the Vietnam War come to a head at UC Berkeley. The National Guard is called to patrol with bayonets.