Why Abolitionist John Brown Became the First American To Be Executed for Treason
In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History · Attorney J Craig Williams and Legal Talk Network
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Show Notes
Countless historians have debated whether abolitionist John Brown was, as President Lincoln put it, a “misguided fanatic,” or, in the words of Malcolm X, “the only white man worthy of joining his Organization for Afro-American Unity.” Rather than categorize John Brown or define his place in history, our goal with this episode is to examine his trial from a lawyer’s perspective, allowing you to understand how he became such a controversial figure.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VOICE ACTORS:
Troy Starr as John Brown
Doug Bryson as Court Reporter
John Doe as John Allstadt
Evan Dicharry as Albert Grist
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