Dennis Cunningham

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Dennis Cunningham

Acting January 2, 1936

Glencoe, Illinois, USA

Dennis Dickson Cunningham was an American civil rights lawyer. He was a founder of the People’s Law Office. After the killings of Fred Hampton and Mark Clark, he successfully sued…

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Dennis Dickson Cunningham was an American civil rights lawyer. He was a founder of the People’s Law Office. After the killings of Fred Hampton and Mark Clark, he successfully sued the United States government on behalf of the Black Panthers. In 1982, the case was settled for $1.85 million.

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  1. 2015
  2. 2012
    Who Bombed Judi Bari?

    Movie Self - Lead Attorney (archive footage)

  3. 2005
    The Forest for the Trees

    Movie Self