On June 28, 1972 in a South Bronx subway station, John Skagen, a white off-duty policeman on his way home, suddenly and without apparent provocation, ordered James Richardson, a black man on his way to work, to get against the wall and put his hands up. Richardson had a gun, and the two exchanged shots. In the melee that followed, Skagen was fatally wounded by a cop who rushed to the scene. In the ensuing trial, William Kunstler handled Richardson's defense and the author of this book, then assistant district attorney, prosecuted the case. Here is a first-hand, behind-the-scenes account of every step of the proceedings.
No Heroes, No Villains: The Story of a Murder Trial
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Author: Phillips, Steven J.
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780394725314
Details:
Author: Phillips, Steven J.
Brand: Vintage
Color: Black
Features:
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Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 256
Release Date: 12-02-1978
Package Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.7 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780394725314
