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Clarence Seward Darrow ( / ˈdæroʊ /; 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.
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Jun 10, 2011 · June 10, 2011. Clarence Darrow was a trial attorney made famous for his defense of a Tennessee educator accused of breaking a state law banning the teaching of evolution in public schools....
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HISTORY. Clarence Darrow: Jury Tamperer? Newly unearthed documents shed light on claims that the famous criminal attorney bribed a juror. John A. Farrell. December 2011. Clarence Darrow,...
3. Clarence Darrow. Timeline of His Life and Legal Career. Michael Hannon. (2010) Clarence Seward Darrow was born on April 18, 1857 in Farmdale, Ohio. Farmdale is a small community in southwestern Kinsman which is one of twenty-four townships in Trumbull County, Ohio. His parents were Ammirus Darrow.
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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Feb 7, 2024 · Darrow’s legacy as a vociferous orator, witty demeanor, and unwavering support for the “underdogs” in complex trials still resonates today. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest criminal defense lawyers in American history. Quick Facts. Also Known As: Clarence Seward Darrow; Died At Age: 80; Family: Spouse/Ex-: Jessie Ohl; Father ...
A master of the courtroom stage, who possessed an uncanny understanding of human character, Clarence Darrow was arguably the greatest trial lawyer of the twentieth century. He was an adamant opponent of capital punishment and a passionate proponent of civil and human rights.
