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Isaac Charles Parker (October 15, 1838 – November 17, 1896), also known as "Hanging Judge" Parker, was an American politician and jurist.
Oct 20, 2023 · Discover 10 interesting facts about Isaac Parker, the West's "Hanging Judge," and learn why his reputation (and record) was more complex than you might think. Lawmen Seth Bullock
Judge Isaac Parker, often called the “Hanging Judge,” from Fort Smith, Arkansas, ruled over the lawless land of Indian Territory in the late 1800s. In 1875, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) was populated by cattle and horse thieves, whiskey peddlers, and bandits who sought refuge in the untamed territory free of a “White Man’s Court.”
Apr 20, 2010 · Judge Isaac Parker, better known as the “Hanging Judge,” was nominated as judge for the Western District of Arkansas by none other than President Grant. It was March 18, 1875, and even though Judge Parker was a formidable man, he still had a lot to prove.
Jan 3, 2024 · Isaac Charles Parker served as federal judge for the Federal Court of the Western District of Arkansas in Fort Smith (Sebastian County). He tried 13,490 cases, with 9,454 of them resulting in guilty pleas or convictions.
Apr 20, 2024 · For twenty-one years, Judge Isaac C. Parker held the bench of the U.S. Court for the Western District of Arkansas. His tenure was unique in the history of the federal judiciary; while most U.S. district judges toiled away on civil cases, Parker heard thousands of criminal complaints involving disputes and violence between Indians and ...
Nov 22, 2023 · Judge Isaac Parker's legacy has been misunderstood, as he was not a bloodthirsty villain but a proponent of justice. He advocated for marginalized groups and was against capital punishment.
