Contempt of Court

Author Mark Curriden spoke to students at American University about his book Contempt of Court, the story of the two black lawyers and their… read more

Author Mark Curriden spoke to students at American University about his book Contempt of Court, the story of the two black lawyers and their client accused of rape in Tennessee in 1906. The case would have been the first criminal case argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, but the defendant was lynched before it was presented. Mr. Curriden talked about the influence of the case on subsequent Sixth Amendment rulings and the power of federal courts. close

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Contempt of Court

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Program ID:
153643-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jan 08, 2000 | 11:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Sep 21, 2003 | 4:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Jan 08, 2000 | 11:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 09, 2000 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 30, 2000 | 7:10am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 09, 2002 | 1:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 12, 2002 | 1:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 12, 2002 | 4:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 12, 2002 | 8:30am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 13, 2002 | 1:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 13, 2002 | 4:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 13, 2002 | 8:30pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 04, 2002 | 12:05am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 04, 2002 | 8:35am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 03, 2002 | 12:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 03, 2002 | 8:30am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 17, 2003 | 4:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 21, 2003 | 4:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
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