aking most of their stories up.To justify their possession of firearms the defense explained that they were for self-defense because of the way radicals were being treated at this time. And also Sacco was a night watchman and Vanzetti carried large sums of money while peddling fish. The defense built up the alibis of both men. Sacco had been in Boston, seeking a passport to return to Italy. This was supported by several witnesses, including a member of the Italian consulate. Witnesses also testified that Vanzetti had been selling fish and talking with friends.On July 14, 1921, after a little more than half a day's deliberation, the jury found both Sacco and Vanzetti guilty and sentenced them to death.This case has been and will be a great topic of discussion for a long time. It is thought by many people that the trial was unfair and there was a great lack of evidence to sentence a them to death. Many people believe that Sacco and Vanzetti were convicted because of their belief in anarchy and because of their race. LONG LIVE ANARCHY!~SACCO...
