Today in History: Muhammad Ali convicted
- Posted on June 20, 2026
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Today in History: Muhammad Ali convicted
On June 20, 1967, boxer Muhammad Ali was convicted in Houston of violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted and was sentenced to five years in prison. (Ali’s conviction would ultimately be overturned by the U.S. Supreme C…