Despite his strong denial of the allegations, bandmate Robby Krieger emphasized the absence of any photographic proof supporting the claims.

A significant turn of events occurred on Sept. 20, 1970, when Morrison was apprehended in Coconut Grove in connection with the incident.

The charges against him involved purportedly dropping his trousers in front of approximately 12,000 concert attendees.

Morrison opted to reject a proposed plea deal and instead proceeded to trial, where he was eventually convicted of indecent exposure and public profanity, subsequently receiving a jail sentence and a monetary penalty.

Krieger remained unwavering in his defense of Morrison’s innocence, underscoring that despite the allegations of onstage misconduct, no incriminating evidence was presented during the legal proceedings.

He suggested that the accusations were politically motivated, possibly influenced by individuals seeking public office at the time.

Conversely, journalist Larry Mahoney from the Miami Herald painted a contrasting picture in his coverage titled “Rock Group Fails to Stir a Riot.”

Mahoney detailed eyewitness accounts from the concert, with many attendees expressing disgust over Morrison’s actions, mentioning lewd behavior, explicit language, and alleged acts of self-exposure directed at the audience, including numerous underage girls present.

Following the initial verdict, Morrison pursued an appeal to challenge the legal outcome.

Tragically, before the resolution of the case, Morrison passed away on July 3, 1971, succumbing to heart failure at the young age of 27.

Almost forty years later, former Florida Governor Charlie Crist and the state’s clemency board