At this point, the government was desperate to capture Mandela, a symbol in the movement. They finally caught him on August 5th, 1962, after a secret MK meeting. Mandela, along with Sisulu, was taken to prison. In court, Mandela, his wife, and spectators wore traditional Xhosa garb. He declared his intent to put the government on trial, not feeling morally bound by laws he couldn’t vote for. Mandela cited government rejection of ANC’s attempts for peaceful resolution, leading to the perceived necessity of violence. The main evidence was a six-page action plan from Liliesleaf Farm, sealing their guilt. The trial gained global attention, and Mandela’s speech excerpts were published worldwide. On June 12th, 1964, Mandela was found guilty, but international pressure saved him from the death penalty, resulting in a life sentence.