Anatomy of Innocence
Me and BCon
The gathering of the Tribes of Mystery takes place in Toronto this year, from October 12-15. BoucherCon is the granddaddy of mystery conferences, with nearly four full days of multiple events simultaneously. If you’re looking for one Laurie King, you’ll find her at these panels: Thursday 2:30-3:30, Anatomy of Innocence (Grand Centre) Friday 5-6, interviewing…
Read MoreTakeback Tuesday: the innocent
Most of us, deep down, trust the system. Intellectually, we may be aware that mistakes happen, that innocents get screwed, but when it comes right down to it? Yeah, most of us have faith that the truth will out. A while ago my friend Les Klinger asked me to join a project he and Laura…
Read MoreTakeback Tuesday: taking back justice
Today is pub day for a book I’ve been involved with for the past year or more: Anatomy of Innocence is the brainchild of Laura Caldwell and Leslie S.Klinger, both lawyers, both friends of mine. Laura is the director and founder of the Life After Innocence clinic at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, which…
Read MoreAnatomy of Innocence
Can you imagine being arrested for a crime you had nothing to do with? A crime so horrible, you’re nauseated just thinking about? Can you imagine finding yourself in a courtroom, trusting that the system works, so it can’t possibly find you guilty…except it does? Can you imagine spending your life behind bars for a crime…
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