lawyer who set himself on fire

Who was the lead attorney in the movie Boys Don't Cry?

Buckel famously served as lead attorney in a lawsuit involving transgender murder victim Brandon Teena, who was raped and then killed in 1993. His story was later told in the movie "Boys Don't Cry," starring Hilary Swank as Teena.

How did David Buckel die?

A nationally known advocate for gay rights and the environment died Saturday in a fiery Prospect Park suicide, with his self-immolation meant as a wake-up call to save the planet. The charred remains of David Buckel, 60, were discovered shortly after sunrise when firefighters responded to a 6:40 a.m.

Where did Buckel set himself on fire?

Death. At around 6 a.m. on April 14, 2018, Buckel set himself on fire at Prospect Park, near his home in Brooklyn. Emergency services were called by an eyewitness at 6:08, and he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly thereafter.

Who was Brandon Teena's lawyer?

In 2000, Buckel was the lead lawyer for the estate of Brandon Teena, a transgender man who was raped and murdered in Nebraska, when Teena's family recovered damages against negligent law enforcement officers. Buckel stated, "It's a very important case, not only within Nebraska but nationally.".

What court case did Buckel represent?

Podlesny, a case heard in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit regarding the protection Nabozny did not receive while at school. Buckel represented Nabozny in his claims stemming from "consistent and significant anti-gay bullying and abuse.".

What did Buckel leave in his shopping cart?

Buckel left a lanyard bearing his identification nearby, along with a shopping cart carrying a plastic bag typically used to haul soil, which was labeled "for the police" and contained his business card, a copy of his suicide note, and a note in which he apologized "for the mess.".

What case did Buckel argue in?

The story inspired the 1999 biographical film Boys Don't Cry. In 2006, Buckel argued before the Supreme Court of New Jersey in Lewis v.

What did Harris say about civil union?

Harris that "for the government to use the label 'civil union' is a considered choice of language that assigns us a second-class status.". Fox News called Buckel "a pioneering lawyer for gay and transgender rights.".

Who is Susan Sommer?

Susan Sommer, a former attorney for Lambda Legal, called Buckel "one of the architects of the freedom to marry and marriage equality movement.". At the time of his death, Buckel was senior organics recovery coordinator with the NYC Compost Project.