Scout-History  Assassination: Idaho's Trial of the Century

The famous attorneys, James Hawley and William Borah, come to a Boise courtroom in 1907. Details

 

Program: Scout-History

Episode: Assassination: Idaho's Trial of the Century

A dream team of famous attorneys, James Hawley and William Borah comes to a Boise courtroom in 1907 to match wits with Chicago's Clarence Darrow and Denver's Edmund Richardson. Re-enactment scenes play out the drama of "Big Bill" Haywood, accused of masterminding the assassination of former Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg.

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Duration: (56:47)
Premiere Date: 11/15/2007
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G
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