Billy Sothern Explained

Billy Sothern (February 15, 1977 – September 30, 2022) was an American lawyer. He specialized in capital defense. He represented Albert Woodfox of the Angola 3 and numerous other high profile defendants.^{[1] [2] [3]}

He was the author of the 2007 book Down in New Orleans: Reflections from a Drowned City.^[4]

External links

• https://www.thenation.com/authors/billy-sothern/
• Billy Sothern

Notes and References

1. Web site: Billy Sothern, Crusading New Orleans Defense Lawyer, Dies at 45. Clay. Risen. October 8, 2022. NYTimes.com.
2. Web site: Billy Sothern, Who Defended Albert Woodfox and Other Death Row Prisoners, Dies at 45. .
3. Web site: New Orleans capital defense attorney Billy Sothern dies | News | nola.com. www.nola.com.
4. Down in New Orleans: Reflections from a Drowned City by Billy Sothern. Pamela. Tyler. March 13, 2009. The Journal of American Culture. 32. 1. 82–83. 10.1111/j.1542-734X.2009.00699_9.x.