# Judge Denton — King Coal character guide

> Judge Denton in King Coal by Upton Sinclair.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Denton

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A corrupt judge who sides with the coal company.

## In the story

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/xix)

Mentioned as the law partner of Vagleman, the company's chief counsel, part of the corrupt legal machinery.

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/vi)

Dismissive and evasive, refuses to act on Hal's appeals or provide legal guidance.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/king_coal_se/chapters/vii)

Mentioned as having suggested Hal consult a policeman.

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