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Obituaries

Mar. 11, 2017

William J. Genego 1950-2017 Habeas appeals expert dead at 66

William J. Genego passed away Wednesday.

By America Hernandez
Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES ? William J. Genego, described by colleagues as a pillar of the Los Angeles defense community, died Wednesday at his Santa Monica home, attorneys close to him said. He was 66.

Friends said Genego worked tirelessly to uphold defendants' rights and clear the names of those he believed were wrongly convicted.

"I've known Bill since the 1970s and taugh...

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