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MEMBER CASE FILE · Fatal assumptions

The lawyer who became his own evidence.

A defence lawyer wanted to demonstrate an accidental shooting. The gun he believed was unloaded was not.

Clement Vallandigham17 June 1871Lebanon, Ohio, USA4 min read
Historic photograph of Clement Vallandigham
Historic photograph of Clement Vallandigham. Brady-Handy collection, Library of Congress. Image source and rights. Public-domain image.
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