Lynne Stewart: Radical Defense Attorney Dies at 77
March 7, 2017
Lynne Stewart was an American defense attorney. Born on October 8, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, she became known for representing unpopular clients.
She was convicted in 2005 of providing material support to terrorism for relaying messages for her client, Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman. She was disbarred and was sentenced to 10 years. She was released in 2013 on compassionate grounds due to terminal breast cancer.
Stewart died at her home in Brooklyn on March 7, 2017, at age 77.
Achievements: Defense attorney, convicted in 2005.
Birth: October 8, 1939 - Brooklyn, New York.
Profession: Attorney.
Interesting Facts: She was disbarred after her conviction.