Stanley Cohen | |
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Born | 1950 (age 73–74) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Long Island University |
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Known for | Representing controversial clients |
Stanley Cohen (born 1950)[1] is an American attorney and political activist. He describes himself as "an advocate for many people the government would like to silence or put in jail.[2]"
He has represented members of Hamas and Hezbollah, a relative of Osama Bin Laden, represented detainees at Guantanamo Bay[3] as well as other controversial clients. In 2014 he pleaded guilty to tax charges and was sentenced to 18 months in prison, resulting in suspension of his law license.[1]