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Alton H. Maddox, Jr., famed civil rights attorney, dies at 77

Maddox Jr., had a lengthy legal career that included fighting for the Black community in New York City.

Rob Taub

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Apr 24, 2023, 9:45 PM

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Updated 775 days ago

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Alton H. Maddox, Jr., famed civil rights attorney, dies at 77
Famed civil rights attorney Alton H. Maddox Jr. died on Sunday.
He was 77.
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