While controversial at the time, Adams later viewed his defense of the soldiers as one of the most important services he rendered to his country, emphasizing the importance of upholding the law and justice regardless of public opinion.
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Adams successfully defended Captain Preston, who was acquitted. Six of the eight soldiers were also acquitted, while two were convicted of manslaughter.
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Adams, a future president and a prominent lawyer, agreed to defend the soldiers, despite the potential backlash. He believed in upholding the principles of justice and ensuring a fair trial for everyone.
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The British soldiers, including Captain Thomas Preston, were charged with murder, and Adams was approached to defend them. Many other lawyers in Boston refused to take the case due to the strong anti-British sentiment at the time.
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The Boston Massacre:
In March 1770, a confrontation between British soldiers and a crowd in Boston led to the deaths of several civilians, an event known as the Boston Massacre.
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“Hail to thee, our Alma mater
Hail, all hail, Cornell”

Awesome. Now eagerly awaiting the inevitable “flat earther” take…

Nothing has done more to turn me off to organized religion than the abject hypocrisy of the self-identifying Christians supporting all kinds of positions counter to their very own religious teachings.