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John Burris - Godfather of Police Litigation
Season 33
Episode 3303
Discover the story of John Burris, one of America’s premiere civil rights attorneys specializing in cases of police misconduct and brutality. Burris’ landmark cases include Rodney King, Oscar Grant, and the victims of the Oakland Riders case against the Oakland Police Department. Burris still fights for civil rights and has inspired a new generation of attorneys helping others.
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