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America
On Trial
by Alan M. Dershowitz (Warner
Books) ©
Marc Wickert October 1, 2008
This
book is literary shock treatment. Although written by the world’s most
famous criminal lawyer, the book is easy to read, but hard to put down.
Professor
Dershowitz has defended such clients as Patty Hearst, Jimmy Bakker, and
former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson. Dershowitz was also a
member of O.J. Simpson’s ‘Dream Team’ defense group.
In
his book, he covers cases from the Salem Witchcraft Trials of Colonial
America to the Trial of the Lincoln Assassins; from the Shoeless Joe
Jackson Case to the Trial of Jack Ruby; and the Trial of the Chicago
Seven to the Cases of the Terrorist Detainees – in Guantanamo and
unknown places around the world.
If
you ever wondered whether Mike Tyson was really guilty of rape, or
thought it strange a beauty pageant contestant was innocently visiting
the boxer in his hotel room at 2am, then wait until you’ve read
Professor Dershowitz’s chapter “The Trial of Mike Tyson”. “America On Trial – Inside The Legal Battles That Transformed Our Nation” is a knockout book from cover to cover. This book should be in every library on the planet.
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