Roy Black, Defense Lawyer for William Kennedy Smith and Epstein, Dies at 80

Roy Black, a prominent defense lawyer known for his high-profile cases, including the acquittal of William Kennedy Smith in 1991 and securing a plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein in 2008, passed away at 80 in Coral Gables, Florida. His legal career featured a diverse clientele, from celebrities like Justin Bieber to public figures, and he was recognized for his courtroom victories, notably leveraging the influence of powerful families in his defenses.

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