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As a college student unsure what he wanted
to do with his life, Creighton stumbled into
the student union building one night, where
they were screening the movie To Kill A
Mockingbird. Inspired by the portrayal of
Atticus Finch, he decided to go to law school
to become a defense attorney, but aft er
graduation his career took an unanticipated
turn.
In this book, you’ll read about bombings, murders, political intrigue, public
corruption, religious fanatics, imperious
and eccentric judges, capital cases, con
men, overreaching cops, venal public
offi cials, and innocent people convicted
of crimes they didn’t commit. More than
that, you’ll read the story of Creighton’s
personal journey through the criminal
justice system, with some fascinating
twists and turns, striking ethical
challenges, and unforgettable characters.
Th roughout the book, Creighton
explores aspects of the high-profi le cases
he prosecuted that were never publicly
reported, and he delves deeply into the
ethical issues surrounding justice, crime
and punishment.
Author Creighton C. Horton II
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