What prominent legal case gained fame for William Borah?
Big Bill Haywood's murder conspiracy trial
The Roosevelt libel case
Marbury v. Madison
The Scopes Monkey Trial
Answer
Big Bill Haywood's murder conspiracy trial, which gained fame for William Borah, revolves around the alleged involvement of labor leader Big Bill Haywood in the assassination attempt on former Idaho governor Frank Steunenberg. Borah, a prominent defense attorney at the time, successfully defended Haywood, securing his acquittal and solidifying his reputation as an exceptional litigator and advocate for workers' rights.
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