The Third Degree: The Triple Murder That Shook Washington and Changed American Criminal Justice
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Book Synopsis: 2019 Independent Publisher Book Award Winner (Gold) in U.S. History
If you've ever seen an episode of Law and Order, you can probably recite your Miranda rights by heart. But you likely don't know that these rights had their roots in the case of a young Chinese man accused of murdering three diplomats in Washington DC in 1919. A frantic search for clues and dogged interrogations by gumshoes erupted in sensational news and editorial coverage and intensified international pressure on the police to crack the case. Part murder mystery, part courtroom drama, and part landmark legal case, The Third Degree is the true story of a young man's abuse by the Washington police and an arduous, seven-year journey through the legal system that drew in Warren G. Harding, William Howard Taft, Oliver Wendell Holmes, John W. Davis, and J. Edgar Hoover. The ordeal culminated in a sweeping Supreme Court ruling penned by Justice Louis Brandeis that set the stage for the Miranda warning many years later. Scott D. Seligman argues that the importance of the case hinges not on the defendant's guilt or innocence but on the imperative that a system that presumes one is innocent until proven guilty provides protections against coerced confessions. Today, when the treatment of suspects between arrest and trial remains controversial, when bias against immigrants and minorities in law enforcement continues to deny them their rights, and when protecting individuals from compulsory self-incrimination is still an uphill battle, this century-old legal spellbinder is a cautionary tale that reminds us how we got where we are today and makes us wonder how far we have yet to go. Purchase the audio edition.
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Discover the gripping true story that shaped American criminal justice forever. Winner of the prestigious 2019 Independent Publisher Book Award in U.S. History, The Third Degree takes you on an exhilarating journey through a real-life murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and a landmark legal case.
From the streets of Washington DC in 1919, a young Chinese man finds himself at the center of a high-profile murder investigation. As the police scramble for clues, the case captivates the nation, making headlines and igniting international pressure to solve the crime. Experience the heart-pounding tension of the search for justice as the story unfolds.
Authored by Scott D. Seligman, The Third Degree exposes the shocking abuse suffered by the accused at the hands of the Washington police. It delves deep into the seven-year legal battle that involved influential figures such as Warren G. Harding, William Howard Taft, Oliver Wendell Holmes, John W. Davis, and J. Edgar Hoover. Brace yourself for a riveting read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
This captivating account reaches its climax with a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling written by Justice Louis Brandeis. The decision set the stage for the Miranda warning, an essential protection against coerced confessions that we still rely on today. The Third Degree explores not only the case's historical significance but also its relevance in the current legal landscape.
With issues surrounding suspect treatment, immigration bias, and compulsory self-incrimination remaining prevalent, this century-old tale serves as a stark reminder of how far we've come, while urging us to reflect on how much further we have yet to go. Take a leap into history by purchasing the audio edition of The Third Degree now and experience a captivating world of crime, justice, and the pursuit of truth.
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