Leon Josephson

Leon Josephson
Josephson (left) embraces his attorney Samuel A. Neuberger after they were granted a two-hour postponement in court, March 18, 1948
Born(1898-06-17)June 17, 1898
Goldingen or Libau, Latvia, Russian Empire
DiedFebruary 1966 (aged 68)
SpouseLucy Ellen (Wishart)
Espionage activity
CodenameBernard A. Hirshfield
FamilyBarney Josephson (brother)

Leon Josephson (June 17, 1898 – February 1966) was an American Communist labor lawyer for International Labor Defense and a Soviet spy. He received a 1947 Contempt of Congress citation from House Un-American Activities Committee.

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