C. Vernon Mason
C. Vernon Mason | |
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| Born | 1946 or 1947 (age 78–79) |
| Alma mater | Morehouse College Indiana University Bloomington Columbia Law School New York Theological Seminary |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Known for | Civil rights advocacy |
C. Vernon Mason is a former lawyer and civil rights advocate from Tucker, Arkansas. Best known for his involvement in several high-profile New York City cases in the 1980s, including the Bernhard Goetz, Howard Beach, and Tawana Brawley incidents, Mason has not practiced law since his 1995 disbarment. He then was the CEO of a non-profit organization. He is also an ordained minister.