publication date: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 (part of Summer 2016)

category: Justice

clue: If you're a successful black entertainer accused of doing horrible things to women, you should hire a successful black woman like this to defend you.

explanation: Pressley was the lead attorney defending Bill Cosby against charges of rape. more…

intended difficulty: hard

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, and Jesse King


Similar Goos

Janet Reno

The ugliest general anything in Nevada. Go »

Tim Schafer

His biggest hits have been full, grim, brutal, and broken. Go »

David Duke

When Louisianians voted him into office, did they consider his being a Grand Wizard of the KKK to be valuable work experience? Go »

Jeff Goldblum

He has starred in several successful franchises, including Jurassic Park, Independence Day, Thor, Cats & Dogs, and Law & Order. Go »

Bryton Mellott

His criminally unpatriotic choice of expression might have made him an actual criminal under Illinois law. Go »

Mary Mallon

She must have been the most popular cook in New York City, because people were dying to taste her cooking. Go »