Based on exclusive interviews with the Supreme Court Justices themselves and other insiders, "The Nine "is a timely and provocative state of the union about Americas most elite legal institution. As a CNN senior legal analyst, "New Yorker" staff writer, and bestselling author, no one is more superbly qualified on this topic than Jeffrey Toobin.
From the bestselling author of "A Vast Conspiracy" and "The Run of His Life "comes the definitive story of the Bush-Gore presidential recount. Toobin distills the events of the 36 anxiety-filled days that culminated in one of the most stunning Supreme Court decisions in history.
This behind-the-scenes look at the investigation into the Clinton-Jones-Lewinsky scandal presents a somewhat critical view of Independent Counsel Starr's office, a harsh view of Linda Tripp, and an even harsher view of the media.
Fresh out of Harvard Law School, Toobin began his first case as a lawyer in 1987. It was a momentous case, for he became a member of the team assembled to investigate and try Oliver North, the leading figure in the Iran-Contra affair. From the jungles of Costa Rica to his first argument in a courtroom, Toobin gained experience under extraordinary ...
Thieves, liars, and killers--it's a criminal world out there, and someone has to write about it. A thrilling collection of the year's best reportage by the aces of the true-crime genre, "The Best American Crime Reporting 2009" brings together the mysteries and missteps of an eclectic and unforgettable set of criminals. Gripping, suspenseful, and ...
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