The Court of Last Resort: The True Story of a Team of Crime Experts Who Fought to Save the Wrongfully Convicted
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Unlock the gripping true stories of justice denied with "The Court of Last Resort: The True Story of a Team of Crime Experts Who Fought to Save the Wrongfully Convicted". Written by Edgar Award Winner Erle Stanley Gardner, the creator of Perry Mason, this fascinating book brings to light astonishing miscarriages of justice, legal battles, and landmark reversals that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Step into the heart of the action as Gardner, renowned attorney and mastermind behind the Perry Mason mysteries, takes on the case of William Marvin Lindley. Lindley, convicted of a heinous crime he didn't commit, was on death row, awaiting execution at San Quentin. Gardner's determination to uncover the truth and his unique approach to the case sparked the creation of the Court of Last Resort - a pioneering and victorious project dedicated to overturning wrongful convictions.
The Court of Last Resort became a beacon of hope for underprivileged and vulnerable men who found themselves unjustly condemned to life sentences or death row. With impeccable attention to detail, Gardner delves into cases of rape, murder, kidnapping, and manslaughter, exposing the flaws in the legal system that led to these wrongful convictions.
Prepare to be amazed as Gardner exposes poor legal representation, prosecutorial abuses, biased police activity, bench corruption, unreliable witnesses, and careless forensic-evidence testimony. This captivating book serves as a powerful reminder that justice is not always served, and that the fight for truth requires relentless passion and unwavering dedication.
Experience the spotlight of the Edgar Award-winning Best Fact Crime book, accompanied by enthralling stories from Gardner's most compelling cases of injustice from all corners of the country. Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in the gripping tales that inspired a dramatized court TV show for NBC.
Join us on a journey of discovery, filled with suspense and intrigue. Uncover the secrets hidden within the pages of "The Court of Last Resort: The True Story of a Team of Crime Experts Who Fought to Save the Wrongfully Convicted".
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