In the Trial of Leopold and Loeb, Clarence Darrow Argued

question 112

Multiple Choice

In the trial of Leopold and Loeb, Clarence Darrow argued that

• A) Leopold and Loeb were innocent.
• B) Leopold and Loeb were not morally responsible for their actions.
• C) Leopold and Loeb should be executed.
• D) Leopold and Loeb were not legally responsible for their actions.

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Definitions:

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Property Damage

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