Word: counselling
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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District Attorney George E. Thompson read the list of 24 students, and four each was represented by legal counsel present in the courtroom. Thompson then adjourned to separate chambers with the attorneys to arrange for continuance dates. Eleven of the men will be trial in the same court at 9 a.m. next Tuesday, though Judge Louis Green will probably be sitting, not Dever--The Massachusetts Governor's brother was the judge who presided over the first hearing last Friday...
...joint statement pointed out that large numbers of the students at last Friday's hearing caused congestion and confusion in the courtroom. Students who are not associated with the case counsel stated can best help by staying away...
There is a good case for intervention: most of those under arrest had no idea of what they should plead, where to find legal counsel, or what the chances were of escaping sentence. Like sheep they followed the example of those lucky enough to have a lawyer. This worked last Friday, but it will take more than follow-the-leader tactics to wage a court trial...
...arrested Thursday who need legal aid. Actually, the Voluntary Defenders was established solely to provide legal aid for indigent persons accused of crime. Although the group has accepted the cases of some students, it definitely does not solicit clients or handle the case of anyone who can afford legal counsel...
Meanwhile, John Linzee, a member of the bar and now in Divinity School, has offered his services to any student arrested. Also the Law School's Voluntary Defenders are willing to provide legal counsel for any students. If any students desire legal aid, they should contact the CRIMSON at KIrkland...