David Rudolf’s “American Injustice” Exposes What’s Behind the Criminal Justice Curtain
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In this episode 287, we visit with David Rudolf, author of “American Injustice: Inside Stories From the Underbelly of The Criminal Justice System.”
David draws from his years of experience as a defense attorney in the American criminal legal system to shed light on the misconduct that exists at all levels of law enforcement and the tragic consequences that follow in its wake. The book includes new details from the Michael Peterson trial made famous in Netflix’s “The Staircase” and takes the reader inside crime scenes to examine forensic evidence left by perpetrators; revisits unsolved murders to detail how and why the true culprits were never prosecuted; reveals how confirmation bias leads police and prosecutors to employ tactics that make wrongful arrests and prosecutions more likely; and exposes how poverty and racism fundamentally distort the system.
Kirkus Reviews says that “American Injustice” is a “stellar–and often shocking–report on a broken criminal justice system.”
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About the Author:
David S. Rudolf is one of the pre-eminent trial lawyers in the country, specializing in high-profile and complex criminal and civil rights cases, as well as representing individuals in civil rights litigation against law enforcement agencies arising from wrongful convictions.
Rudolf has taught Trial Advocacy at the UNC School of Law and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and Criminal Litigation at Duke University School of Law. He has also been recognized for his work with professional organizations, serving in various leadership positions in the ABA Criminal Justice Section, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers and Advocates for Justice.
Most recently, he has received world-wide acclaim for his representation of Michael Peterson in the Netflix documentary The Staircase documentary. He is the co-host of the criminal justice podcast Abuse of Power. American Injustice is his first book
Praise for the book:
“Defense attorney Rudolf debuts with a searing look at systemic failures in the U.S. justice system… Enriched by Rudolf’sfirsthand experience and heartfelt compassion for his clients, this is a harrowing call for change.” — Publisher’s Weekly
“By sharing first-hand accounts of people falsely accused and unjustifiably prosecuted, Rudolf vibrantly demonstrates just how quickly and how permanently an innocent person’s life can be destroyed. This is a sobering, infuriating, and essential examination of the flaws and failures of the country’s legal system.” – Booklist
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