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Criminal Law - 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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Book Synopsis: Edgar Award Winner: True stories of miscarriages of justice, legal battles, and landmark reversals, by the creator of Perry Mason.   In 1945, Erle Stanley Gardner, noted attorney and author of the popular Perry Mason mysteries, was contacted by an overwhelmed California public defender who believed his doomed client was innocent. William Marvin Lindley had been convicted of the rape and murder of a young girl along the banks of the Yuba River, and was awaiting execution at San Quentin. After reviewing the case, Gardner agreed to help—it seemed the fate of the “Red-Headed Killer” hinged on the testimony of a colorblind witness.   Gardner’s intervention sparked the Court of Last Resort. The Innocence Project of its day, this ambitious and ultimately successful undertaking was devoted to investigating, reviewing, and reversing wrongful convictions owing to poor legal representation, prosecutorial abuses, biased police activity, bench corruption, unreliable witnesses, and careless forensic-evidence testimony. The crimes: rape, murder, kidnapping, and manslaughter. The prisoners: underprivileged and vulnerable men wrongly convicted and condemned to life sentences or death row with only one hope—the devotion of Erle Stanley Gardner and the Court of Last Resort.   Featuring Gardner’s most damning cases of injustice from across the country, The Court of Last Resort won the Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime. Originating as a monthly column in Argosy magazine, it was produced as a dramatized court TV show for NBC.

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Discover a gripping and shocking true story with "The Court of Last Resort: The True Story of a Team of Crime Experts Who Fought to Save the Wrongfully Convicted" book! Written by the acclaimed author and attorney Erle Stanley Gardner, creator of Perry Mason, this Edgar Award-winning masterpiece will take you on a thrilling journey through legal battles, landmark reversals, and undeniable instances of injustice. Delve into the world of wrongful convictions and see how Gardner's intervention sparked the Court of Last Resort, an ambitious and ultimately successful endeavor dedicated to uncovering the truth and saving innocent lives.

With meticulous research and captivating storytelling, Gardner presents his most compelling cases of miscarriages of justice, including the case of William Marvin Lindley, a man wrongly convicted for the rape and murder of a young girl. As you immerse yourself in the heart-wrenching details, you'll witness how the fate of Lindley, dubbed the "Red-Headed Killer," hinged on the testimony of a colorblind witness.

What sets "The Court of Last Resort" apart is its relentless pursuit of justice. Like the modern-day Innocence Project, Gardner and his team painstakingly reviewed wrongful convictions caused by poor legal representation, biased police activity, prosecutorial abuses, bench corruption, unreliable witnesses, and flawed forensic-evidence testimony. In each gripping chapter, violence, injustice, heartbreak, and hope intertwine as the underprivileged and vulnerable men, condemned to life sentences or death row, find solace in the dedication of Erle Stanley Gardner and the Court of Last Resort.

Experience the power of truth and the triumph of perseverance. Step into the shoes of Erle Stanley Gardner and his team as they fight against a flawed system to give a voice to the voiceless. "The Court of Last Resort" is not just a book; it's a searing indictment of injustice and a testament to the human spirit. Unlock the secrets of the past and join the fight for justice today!

Ready to embark on this riveting journey? Get your copy of "The Court of Last Resort" here and discover the true stories that inspired an Edgar Award-winning book and a hit court TV show on NBC.

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