But one thing the Scopes "monkey trial" of 1925 did not do was settle ... American Civil Liberties Union backing his defense. His lawyer was the legendary Clarence Darrow, who, besides being ...

In 1925, when he volunteered to defend John Scopes' right to teach evolution, Clarence Darrow had already reached the top of his profession. The year before, in a sensational trial in Chicago, he ...

and formerly worked as a defense attorney and adjunct law professor. His new book, "The Trial of the Century," about the famous "Scopes Monkey Trial" is available in bookstores nationwide or can ...

Giancarlo Morelli pleaded guilty to conspiracy involving the production and distribution of "animal crush" videos depicting extreme violence against monkeys.

Filed on behalf of the family of two CVSD students, the lawsuit claims the school district and its leaders have fostered a culture of discrimination.

This case pertains to a controversial post-game celebration by the football team, where players allegedly would celebrate a win by performing a watermelon ritual while making monkey sounds.