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Mar 2025
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The High Pressure Tactics Gloria Allred ...

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL & GIMLET
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Gloria Allred’s lifelong crusade against men accused of sexual misconduct has made her a high profile feminist lawyer. But little is known about what happens between Allred and her clients, mostly women, behind the scenes. WSJ’s Khadeeja Safdar reports.  See the Journal live! Take our survey!  Further Reading: -The High-Pressure Tactics Attorney Glori ... Show More
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