From Legal Novice to Manson’s Nemesis: The Unexpected Journey of Attorney Ronald Hughes
LOS ANGELES — When Charles Manson picked Ronald Hughes, a relatively inexperienced lawyer, to represent him in one of the country’s most notorious murder trials, the legal community was taken aback. Just ten months after passing the bar exam on his fourth attempt, Hughes found himself at the epicenter of the 1970 trial over the savage killings of actress Sharon Tate, grocer Leno LaBianca, and five others. Despite his lack of experience and unkempt appearance, Hughes, known for his counterculture connections and a bushy beard, became a central figure in this high-profile case. He frequently … Read more