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“I couldn't add my talent, which is prodigious, to a defense of someone even accused of hurting a child.”

Quote by Lynne Stewart

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Lynne Stewart was an American civil rights and human rights attorney. She was known for her work in high-profile cases and her advocacy for political prisoners. Born on October 8, 1939, Stewart passed away on March 7, 2017. more

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