The perils of a celebrity-managed defense are exposed in a recent state Supreme Court decision involving convicted rapist-murderer Richard Lapointe. Over time, Lapointe’s defense team has grown short with lawyers who could produce results. Lapointe’s backers have tried to control the case with lawyers they could dominate.
No matter who represents Lapointe, there’s just one little problem: Ample evidence in the record supports the conviction. Still, the fan club of celebrities and wannabes have their own needs. They are advocates in search of a cause. Don’t let the facts interfere.
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