Former Justice Department lawyer John Yoo spoke on Grounds Friday afternoon to members of the University and Charlottesville community. The polarizing figure, whose series of "torture memos," as labeled by critics, laid out the legal justification for conducting waterboarding and other harsh interrogation techniques, spoke with the Miller Center of Public Affairs, Jefferson Literary and Debating Society and the Federalist Society. The speeches drew dozens of protestors, who rallied on Monroe Hill and in front of Minor Hall, where Yoo spoke with members of the Jefferson Society and the Federalist Society.
Yoo primarily discussed his latest book, "Crisis in Command," and gave a lecture about the executive branch of the government.
Fourth-year College student Eugene Resnick said though there were many students at the demonstrations, most of the protesters were local community members or from out of town.
"John Yoo provided a well-articulated and insightful lecture about his view on executive power in the office of the presidency," said second-year College student Corina Sp
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