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Alan Dershowitz

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Attorney

The Resume

    (September 1, 1938- )
    Criminal law professor at Harvard Law School
    Notable clients include Harry Reems, Claus Von Bulow, Mike Tyson, Michael Milken, Mia Farrow and O.J. Simpson
    Author of ‘America on Trial,’ ‘The Case for Israel,’ ‘Why Terrorism Works,’ ‘Supreme Injustice,’ ‘Just Revenge,’ ‘Reasonable Doubts,’ ‘The Advocate’s Devil,’ ‘Chutzpah,’ ‘Reversal of Fortune’ and ‘The Best Defense’

Why he might be annoying:

    He was a member of O.J. Simpson’s notorious ‘Dream Team’ defense.
    He was accused of heavily plagiarizing from Joan Peters’ controversial book ‘From Time Immemorial’ in ‘The Case For Israel.’
    He suggested the Supreme Court should have authority to approve warrants for the use of torture in gathering intelligence from suspected terrorists.
    He got involved in the politically charged debate surrounding Terri Schiavo’s ‘right to life.’
    He argued that animals deserve the same legal rights as humans.
    His unquestionable support of Israeli independence has been criticized by liberals and conservatives alike.
    He participated in an ESPN mock trail regarding Pete Rose’s ban from baseball’s hall of fame.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He graduated Yale Law School, ranked first in his class.
    He criticized the Supreme Court’s involvement in the 2000 US presidential election.
    He chastised political tactics used by Yasser Arafat and the PLO.
    He is praised by civil liberties groups for his support of individual rights.
    He is one of the most sought after legal analysts by news networks and talk show hosts.
    He was named as one of ‘Time Magazine’s 50 Faces of the Future.’
    His book ‘Reversal of Fortune’ was made into a feature film.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 425 Votes: 32.00% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 386 Votes: 29.27% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 106 Votes: 54.72% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 135 Votes: 42.22% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 161 Votes: 49.07% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 58 Votes: 55.17% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 175 Votes: 52.57% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 110 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 40 Votes: 17.50% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 56 Votes: 58.93% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 115 Votes: 66.09% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 71 Votes: 64.79% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 65 Votes: 55.38% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 64 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 81 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 147 Votes: 48.98% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 253 Votes: 70.36% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 285 Votes: 74.39% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 314 Votes: 69.75% Annoying