Dennis Cunningham

BIOGRAPHY

Dennis Dickson Cunningham was an American civil rights lawyer. He was a founder of the People’s Law Office. After the killings of Fred Hampton and Mark Clark, he successfully sued the United States government on behalf of the Black Panthers. In 1982, the case was settled for $1.85 million.

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

2 January 1936

Death Day

5 March 2022

Place of Birth

Glencoe, Illinois, USA

Also Known As

Dennis Cunningham, Esq.