Who is the antagonist in No Man Knows My History: The Life of Joseph Smith by Fawn M. Brodie?

John C. Bennett is one of Joseph Smith's antagonists in the biography, No Man Knows My History: The Life of Joseph Smith. Bennett was a scoudrel and thief, who was eventually excommunicated. After his excommunication, Bennett published a series of damning articles in nearby papers, attempting to prove that Joseph had forced women into plural marriage, and that many other leaders of the church were actively participating in this practice. He published false accusations in an attempt to make the church appear as negative as possible. Most did not believe his writings, for he was known as a licentious betrayer.

In an effort to further cause trouble for Joseph and the church, he went to Governor Boggs and told him that Joseph had ordered his shooting, which had nearly killed him. His testimony was weak against both Joseph and Porter Rockwell, causing Joseph to be charged with accessory before the fact to intended murder. Joseph spent the rest of his life fearing that a sheriff would show with a writ for his arrest on this accusation. Porter Rockwell was held for a time, but eventually acquitted due to lack of evidence.