Besieged by murder, rape, and the most vile conspiracies, the
all-American town of Bakersfield, California, found its saviors in
a band of bold and savvy prosecutors who stepped in to create one
of the toughest anti-crime communities in the nation. There was
only one problem: many of those who were arrested, tried, and
imprisoned were innocent citizens.
In a work as taut and exciting as a suspense novel, Pulitzer
Prize-winning author and journalist Edward Humes embarks on a
chilling journey to the dark side of the justice system. He reveals
the powerful true story of retired high-school principal Pat Dunn's
battle to prove his innocence. And how Dunn, prosecuted for killing
his wife to inherit her millions, was the victim of a case tainted
by hidden witnesses, concealed evidence, and behind-the-scenes
lobbying by powerful politicians.
Even more disturbing, Humes demonstrates how the mean justice
dispensed in Bakersfield is part of a growing national trend in
which innocence has become the unintended casualty of today's war
on crime. American cities are enjoying their lowest crime rates in
decades. But at what price? Mean Justice provides answers both
compelling and frightening.
General
| Imprint: |
Simon & Schuster
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
June 2012 |
| Authors: |
Edward Humes
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 31mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
496 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4767-0267-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
True stories >
Crime
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-4767-0267-5 |
| Barcode: |
9781476702674 |
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