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(Lawyer, Judge) Bobby DeLaughter is an American lawyer and former judge known for his role in the civil rights case against Byron De La Beckwith, the white supremacist responsible for the 1963 assassination of civil rights leader Medgar Evers. DeLaughter successfully prosecuted Beckwith in 1994, resulting in a conviction that had eluded justice for over 30 years. His efforts were portrayed in the film Ghosts of Mississippi. DeLaughter's career later faced challenges, including legal troubles that led to his disbarment and imprisonment.
