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Clarence Seward Darrow (/ ˈ d ær oʊ /; April 18, 1857 – March 13, 1938) was an American lawyer who became famous in the 19th century for high profile representations of trade union causes, and in the 20th century for several criminal matters, including the Leopold and Loeb murder trial, the Scopes "monkey" trial, and the Ossian Sweet defense.
Jun 25, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Clarence Darrow, a lawyer who defended the accused in hopeless cases and advocated for civil liberties. He was involved in landmark trials such as the Scopes \"Monkey Trial\" and the Leopold and Loeb murder case.
Jun 10, 2011 · Learn about the life and career of Clarence Darrow, the famous trial attorney who defended evolution, labor and the poor. Discover how he became involved in political scandals, bribery charges and the Populist movement.
Apr 14, 2024 · Clarence Darrow (born April 18, 1857, near Kinsman, Ohio, U.S.—died March 13, 1938, Chicago, Illinois) was a lawyer whose work as defense counsel in many dramatic criminal trials earned him a place in American legal history. He was also well known as a public speaker, debater, and miscellaneous writer.
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