Clement Vallandigham was a notable lawyer and politician in the 19th century, known for his opposition to the Civil War and his advocacy for civil liberties. In a dramatic turn of events that seems almost too bizarre to be true, Vallandigham met his untimely end due to a tragic mishap during a court case in 1871.

He was defending Thomas McGehan, who was accused of murder during a barroom brawl. Vallandigham’s defense strategy hinged on demonstrating that the victim could have accidentally shot himself while drawing his pistol. To prove this, Vallandigham conducted a demonstration with what he believed was an unloaded gun. Tragically, he picked up a loaded pistol by mistake and shot himself, inflicting a fatal wound (Source).

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source: https://x.com/theplanetaryguy/status/1806426620519182631?s=46&t=7UyPwGQ-hI-eicnOpscFMQ