F Lee Bailey, one of the most famous defence lawyers of his generation, has died at the age of 87, his former colleague has said. The criminal defence lawyer is best known for representing and helping to acquit OJ Simpson and Dr Sam Sheppard, who were both accused of murdering their wives.
He also famously defended newspaper heiress Patty Hearst and the alleged Boston Strangler, Alberto DeSalvo. His son Bendrix Bailey confirmed the death, in hospice care, but did not state the cause.
He said his father had been in poor health in recent years and had moved to Georgia to be near another son, Scott, according to the New York Times.
Read more on msn.com
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.