John T. Raulston was an American judge, best known for presiding over the Scopes Monkey Trial. Although he favoured the prosecution, he did not act on his prejudice. He was said to have liked the attention that came with being a part of the trial, especially having his photograph taken. He was very religious and quoted scripture during the trial, as well as beginning each day with a prayer. John Raulston also attended sermons prior to the hearing in order to witness Bryan's speeches. The judge would always make sure that he and his family had first-row seats. The Scopes Trial of 1925 pitted William Jennings Bryan against Clarence Darrow and teacher John T. Scopes in an American court case that tested a law passed on March 13, 1925, forbidding the teaching of evolution in Tennessee public schools. ...