Judith Coplon | |
|---|---|
 Coplon in 1950 | |
| Born | May 17, 1921 |
| Died | February 26, 2011 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Barnard College, Columbia University |
| Occupation(s) | Analyst, U.S. Dept. of Justice |
| Spouse | Albert Socolov |
| Children | 4, including Emily Socolov |
| Parent(s) | Samuel and Rebecca Moroh Coplon |
| Espionage activity | |
| Allegiance | USSR, Democrats |
| Service branch | NKVD |
| Service years | 1945–1949 (arrest) |
Judith Coplon Socolov (May 17, 1921 – February 26, 2011) was a spy for the Soviet Union whose trials, convictions, and successful constitutional appeals had a profound influence on espionage prosecutions during the Cold War.[1][2]
In 1949, three major cases against alleged communists started in the United States: that of Coplon (1949–1967), that of Alger Hiss and Whittaker Chambers (1949–1950), and that of the Smith Act trials of Communist Party leaders (1949–1958).
- ^ Fitzgerald, Jim (March 2, 2011). "Judith Coplon Socolov -NY woman convicted of spying in '49 dies at 89". The Associated Press. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
- ^ "Judith Coplon '43, political analyst, dies". Barnard College. Retrieved March 8, 2011.