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How Will Judy Clarke Defend Jared Lee Loughner?

Legendary public defender Judy Clarke’s roster of reviled clients includes baby killer Susan Smith and Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, but Arizona shooter Jared Lee Loughner presents a formidable challenge. Gerald Shargel on her possible strategies, from the insanity defense to disqualifying all Arizona federal judges and prosecutors from the case.

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The lawyer Judy Clarke and some of her infamous clients. Clockwise from lower right: Jared Loughner, Eric Rudolph, Ted Kaczynski and Susan Smith.

Legendary public defender Judy Clarke’s roster of reviled clients includes baby killer Susan Smith and Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, but Arizona shooter Jared Lee Loughner presents a formidable challenge.

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