Accused Quote by Lynne Stewart
“I would never take a case that had to do with abusing children. They're the true innocents. All of the rest of us, we have smears and stains, but they're helpless. I couldn't add my talent, which is prodigious, to a defense of someone even accused of hurting a child. I would never defend a cop - though I did on a few private cases, when cops were acting not as cops but as private citizens. Other than that, I represented everybody who came by.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 2005, regarding legal ethics
She refuses to defend child abusers, seeing them as innocent victims, and generally avoids defending police unless they act as private citizens.
In simple terms: She will not defend child abusers, viewing them as helpless victims.
Key Takeaway
Refuse to represent those who harm children.
Themes
ethics
justice
professional responsibility
Mood
conflicted
principled
Type
ethical
professional
When to use this quote
- courtroom defense
- public statements
- private representation
Key Concepts
legal ethics
moral boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a lawyer uphold justice without compromising personal morals?
- How do personal values shape professional choices?
A Different Perspective
Defending police may conflict with personal ethics.
