Part 1 Of George Wythe Sweeney’s Defense Team - a podcast by Kirk Monroe

Learn how long William Wirt had known George Wythe including what he did between 1800-1803. Discover what drove Mr. Wirt to pursue the case in defense of George Wythe Sweeney. Learn what else drove William Wirt besides achieving fame itself. Discover how Mr. Wirt was persuaded by outside influence to defend George Wythe’s Grand Nephew. Learn about a personal struggle that Mr. Wirt overcame. Understand why William Wirt represented those whom had minimal chances of being acquitted in the courtroom.

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