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Objection!: How High-Priced Defense Attorneys, Celebrity Defendants, and a 24/7 Media Have Hijacked Our Criminal Justice System

AUTHOR Clehane, Diane; Gavin, Marguerite; Grace, Nancy
PUBLISHER Blackstone Publishing (02/01/2013)
PRODUCT TYPE Audio (Compact Disc)

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As host of Closing Arguments on Court TV and Nancy Grace on CNN Headline News, Nancy Grace has won legions of devoted fans with her intelligent, plainspoken approach to the law. A passionate advocate of victims' rights and outspoken critic of the often circus-like atmosphere surrounding high-profile cases, Grace addresses the critical issues at the heart of the criminal justice system.

In Objection!, she takes on a host of controversial topics, including the all-too-common "blame-the-victim" defense, the imperiled jury system, the inescapable effect of celebrity factor on trials, and the debate surrounding the death penalty. Grace also offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at some of the country's most explosive trials, including those of Scott Peterson, Robert Blake, Michael Jackson, and Martha Stewart.

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ISBN-13: 9780786176359
ISBN-10: 0786176350
Binding: CD-Audio (CD Standard Audio Format)
Content Language: English
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Carton Quantity: 50
Feature Codes: Unabridged
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Law | Criminal Law - General
Law | American Government - General
Law | Law Enforcement
Grade Level: College Freshman and up
Dewey Decimal: 345.73
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As host of Closing Arguments on Court TV and Nancy Grace on CNN Headline News, Nancy Grace has won legions of devoted fans with her intelligent, plainspoken approach to the law. A passionate advocate of victims' rights and outspoken critic of the often circus-like atmosphere surrounding high-profile cases, Grace addresses the critical issues at the heart of the criminal justice system.

In Objection!, she takes on a host of controversial topics, including the all-too-common "blame-the-victim" defense, the imperiled jury system, the inescapable effect of celebrity factor on trials, and the debate surrounding the death penalty. Grace also offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at some of the country's most explosive trials, including those of Scott Peterson, Robert Blake, Michael Jackson, and Martha Stewart.

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Author: Grace, Nancy
Nancy Grace joined Court TV from the Atlanta Fulton County District Attorney's Office, where she served for a decade as Special Prosecutor, compiling a perfect record of nearly 100 felony convictions at trial and no losses. Currently the host of the top-rated show on CNN Headline News, Nancy Grace, she lives in New York City and Atlanta.
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