Clarence Darrow was a prominent American lawyer and civil libertarian known for his defense of controversial cases and progressive causes. Born in 1857, he gained fame for his role in high-profile trials, notably the Scopes "Monkey" Trial in 1925, where he defended a teacher accused of violating laws against teaching evolution. Darrow was not just a courtroom lawyer; he also advocated for social reforms, including labor rights and the abolition of capital punishment, often...