trials, litigation, etc

Account of Clarence Earl Gideon who in 1962 was tried in Supreme Court without a lawyer because he could not afford one and how his case has changed the law of the United States.

Recalls the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis at the end of World War II, the Navy cover-up and unfair court martial of the ship's captain, and how a young boy helped the survivors set the record straight fifty-five years later.

"Presents a fully documented account of the trial of woman's rights advocate Susan B. Anthony for daring to vote in a federal election in 1872, which catapulted her into the very front rank of the feminist movement"--Provided by publisher.

When Mildred and Richard Loving wed in 1958, they were ripped from their shared bed and taken to court. Their crime: miscegenation, punished by exile from their home state of Virginia. The resulting landmark decision of Loving v. Virginia ended bans on interracial marriage and remains a signature case--the first to use the words "white supremacy" to describe such racism.

"Two decorated American war heroes survive combat in Afghanistan only to find themselves on an unfamiliar battlefield--the courtroom--in this true story by the commander of Delta Company, 1/506th a.k.a. Dog Company."--Provided by publisher.

For years Jessica Ernst's well water was undrinkable. An investigation into why showed that energy giant Encana had secretly fracked hundreds of gas wells around her home, piercing fresh water zones, including the community's drinking water aquifer. Since then, her ongoing lawsuit against Encana, a government ministry, and the Alberta, Canada Energy Regulator has made her a folk hero in many parts of the world where fracking is underway or being contemplated.

Recalls the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis at the end of World War II, the Navy cover-up and unfair court martial of the ship's captain, and how a young boy helped the survivors set the record straight fifty-five years later.

Presents an account of the murders committed by Charles Manson and his followers in 1969, recounts the events of the murder investigation and trial, and provides some information about Manson's life and motivations.

A study of events surrounding the trial and death of ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, discussing the validity of the charges against him, and examining events that contributed to his sentence.