- Leo Terrell
Leo James Terrell, the self proclaimed "Fair Minded Civil Rights Attorney," is an
african american Los Angeles, California based attorney and television personality whose law practice is devoted to civil rights and discrimination.Terrell is noted for his attitude in television and radio interviews, most notably to
Sean Hannity . [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1HA_NUEOPQ]Rise to Stardom
Like many legal pundits on television and radio today, Leo put himself on the map during the murder trial of former football great OJ Simpson during which he frequently appeared on many TV and radio shows vehemently defending OJ who he referred to as a friend. Prior to his career on TV and radio, Leo had impressive portfolio which included a stint as the Chairman of the Black-Korean Alliance, an Advisory Board Member for the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and a member of the Statewide Commission Against Hate Crimes. Prior to practicing Law, Leo taught High School students in the subjects of history, geography and economics. Terrell holds a masters degree in education fromPepperdine University and holds a Law Degree from UCLA.Under Fire
Recently, Terrell has been under fire for comments he made in an interview with
Sean Hannity .In that interview, Terrell stated that Radio HostDon Imus remarks were racist because they were said in the Radio Airwaves.He then stated that some remarks thatAl Sharpton said were not racist because they were not given in the Radio, but in a Public Stage.Celebrity Journalism
As a result of both his law practice and civic contributions, Leo has gained notoriety and high acclaim as a civil rights activist. Leo has appeared on such programs as Nightline, The
Larry King Show , Today Show, andGood Morning America , as well as numerous nationally syndicated radio programs. His combative and uniquely confrontational style has made him a huge draw for debate shows when discussing civil rights topics. Terrell is also widely quoted in many newspapers including the "Los Angeles Times " and the "Washington Post ". Leo also hosts his own radio talk show in which he discusses and debates current social and legal issues.External links
* [http://www.leoterrell.com/ Leo Terrell's official website]
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