A Fool for a Client

by Roy Cohn

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

American attorney mostly known for his investigations into Communist activity in the United States 1950-1956.

Cohn gained special prominence during the Army–McCarthy hearings. He was also a member of the U.S. Department of Justice's prosecution team at the espionage trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.

Cohn helped to secure convictions in a number of well-publicized trials of accused Soviet operatives.

Cohn was a homosexual and died as the result of AIDS.

Reviews

[Benjamin Wetmore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting to see how many of his criticisms of the judicial system are still relevant today.

An excellent personal defense after harassment by the US Attorney's office.