trials

Joseph K. is suddenly arrested and must spend the rest of his life fighting a charge against him about which he can get no information.

Profiles the lives and famous cases of eight American attorneys including Andrew Hamilton, John Adams, Belva Lockwood, Abraham Lincoln, Clarence Darrow, Robert Jackson, Joseph Welch, and Morris Dees.

Discusses the shooting death of Guinea immigrant Amadou Diallo by four police officers in 1999 who claim they thought Diallo was reaching for a gun, describes the resulting investigation and trial of the officers, and considers the racial issues raised by the tragedy.

Examines legal cases drawn from three centuries of American courtroom history, beginning with the Salem witch trials, to explore the gap between law and justice; noting instances in which errors were made and questioning the fairness of legal verdicts.

Provides an overview of seven of the most-watched American trials of the twentieth century.

When a chimpanzee arrives in MacOongafoondsen he is put on trial for being a thief and a French spy, resulting in some changes to the tiny town that delight Emmaline Perth, his thirteen-year-old defender.

Examines the Scopes "monkey" trial concerning the teaching of evolution in public schools.

Contains text and photographs of great trials from Socrates in 399 B.C. to Jean Harris in 1980.

Examines the public impact high-profile trials have had on American life, exploring the legal, moral, and cultural implications of prominent legal battles over the last two centuries.