Doug Mulder, R.I.P.

A legally minded FrontBurnervian points us to the news (Texas Lawbook paywall) that legendary criminal defense lawyer Doug Mulder has died. He was hospitalized last week after suffering a stroke and died Sunday at the age of 79. Mulder defended Walker Railey (successfully) and Darlier Routier (not so much). Here’s a 1989 profile of Mulder that Sally Giddins wrote for D Magazine.

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One brand, four magazines.

Doug Mulder, R.I.P.

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