Sunday, February 22, 2009

Holder litigated against rights claims

The Washington Times reports:
A review of Mr. Holder's private legal practice shows that he represented companies accused of discrimination as well as individuals who claimed their civil rights had been violated by the federal or state governments, among many other cases.

Until recently, Mr. Holder was part of the pro bono group that represented Dennis Patrick Brown, according to written answers he provided the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearing. Mr. Brown was wrongfully convicted of rape nearly 20 years ago in Louisiana and was exonerated by DNA evidence in 2005 through work by the Innocence Project-New Orleans.
You'll want to read this one.