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Which u.s. president acted as a defense lawyer for british soldiers charged with murder before the revolution?

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John Adams. John Adams was the second president. He was the defense lawyer for the soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial of 1770. This decision was very unpopular and risked his status with his peers. He did this because he believed everyone had the right to a fair trial and due course of justice, even potential enemies.
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