William D. Zabel, civil rights advocate and lawyer, dies at 89

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William D. Zabel, a prominent lawyer known for his work on civil rights and recovering funds from Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme, has died at 89. Zabel was instrumental in overturning the criminal conviction of an interracial couple in the landmark Loving v. Virginia case and helped recover billions for Madoff's victims through civil forfeiture. He also represented high-profile clients in divorce cases and was a dedicated advocate for human rights organizations throughout his career.


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