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Book Synopsis: “The Fence is a monumental account of an urban travesty. Dick Lehr’s depiction of one of the darkest chapters in recent Boston law enforcement history and the savage injustices perpetrated on two hero cops—one black, one white—has all the earmarks of a classic.” — Dennis Lehane, author of Mystic River
The Boston police officers who brutally beat Michael Cox at a deserted fence one icy night in 1995 knew soon after that they had made a terrible mistake. The badge and handgun under Cox's bloodied parka proved he was not a black gang member but a plainclothes cop chasing the same murder suspect his assailants were. Officer Kenny Conley, who pursued and apprehended the suspect while Cox was being beaten, was then wrongfully convicted by federal prosecutors of lying when he denied witnessing the attack on his brother officer. Both Cox and Conley were native Bostonians, each dedicating his life to service with the Boston Police Department. But when they needed its support, they were heartlessly and ruthlessly abandoned.
A remarkable work of investigative journalism, Dick Lehr's The Fence tells the shocking true story of the attack and its aftermath—and exposes the lies and injustice hidden behind a “blue wall of silence.”
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Discover the gripping story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. "The Fence: A Police Cover-up Along Boston's Racial Divide" is a monumental account of an urban travesty that has all the earmarks of a classic. With expertly captured details, Dick Lehr brings to life one of the darkest chapters in recent Boston law enforcement history.
Uncover the truth behind a savage injustice that shocked an entire city. Follow the story of two hero cops—one black, one white—who found themselves on opposite sides of a brutal encounter at a deserted fence. As the facts unfold, you'll be drawn into a tale that exposes the flaws in the justice system and the destructive consequences of prejudice and cover-ups.
Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative that reveals the heartbreaking betrayal of two dedicated officers. Officer Kenny Conley, wrongfully convicted of lying, and Michael Cox, battered by his own colleagues, were abandoned by the very institution they swore to protect. "The Fence" is a remarkable work of investigative journalism that sheds light on the shocking truth hidden behind a "blue wall of silence."
Don't miss the opportunity to delve into the untold story that will leave you questioning the integrity of those tasked with upholding the law. Dick Lehr's masterful storytelling in "The Fence" will captivate you from beginning to end, providing a powerful message about the consequences of unchecked power and systemic injustice.
Are you ready to uncover the lies and injustice that lay behind a devastating incident? Experience the gripping tale of "The Fence" and join the conversation on social justice and law enforcement accountability. Get your copy today and be part of the movement for change. Get "The Fence" now!
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