Despite the evidence that suggested otherwise , Hampton 's death was ruled as a justifiable homicide , however after a surge in support in favour of the Black Panthers the rising public pressure forced the county to re-open and re-examine the case .
Despite the evidence that suggested otherwise , Hampton 's death was ruled as a justifiable homicide . 
 However , after a surge in support of the Black Panthers , the rising public pressure forced the county to re-open and re-examine the case .