October 7, 1964

2018-03-26T23:20:25-04:00

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CBS Reports looked at the landmark Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, which guaranteed to right to counsel for criminal defendants. The documentary included interviews with Clarence Gideon, his attorney and future Supreme Court justice Abe Fortas, sitting Supreme Court Justice Arthur Goldberg, and many others.

CBS Reports looked at the landmark Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, which guaranteed to right to counsel for criminal defendants.… read more