My point is that I am afraid that if the bombing occurred toda | Lin Wood

My point is that I am afraid that if the bombing occurred today, no lawyer would step up and take the risk and suffer the controversy for fighting for the unpopular client or unpopular cause. Richard did not have any money. He did not need a politically connected lawyer or a high powered lawyer. Richard needed a friend who knew the law, believed in him, and who would loyally fight for him.

Who would represent Richard today?

Would the lawyer be shunned by his colleagues? Would he be called crazy? Would the State Bar and other bars try to revoke his license to practice law? Would the media viciously attack him? Would strangers go on social media and insult, mock, and belittle him? Would his life be threatened and his family put at risk?

Who would stand up for Richard Jewell today to fight for truth and justice?

I would. I would do it all over again. In fact, based on the way I have been treated and attacked in recent months, it feels like I am back in 1996 again only amplified by social media and the continued deterioration of civility.

Just a couple more thoughts.