why didnt lee harvey oswald get a lawyer during his interrogation

by Dariana Williamson DDS 7 min read

One version was that Oswald had not asked for a lawyer. A second version was that Oswald had declined any and all legal assistance, save for one attorney named John Abt from New York. While Oswald did express a preference for Abt, he also requested a second choice --- any lawyer from the American Civil Liberties Union.

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