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This book chronicles one year in Chicago's Cook County Criminal Courthouse, the busiest felony courthouse in the United States, offering an inside look at the American criminal justice system. Through detailed reporting, Steve Bogira follows the lawyers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, defendants, and other courtroom personnel as they navigate the daily proceedings and high-profile cases. The narrative examines both the routine operations of the court and significant cases while exploring issues of race, civil rights, and justice in the criminal system.
Quick Summary
Step inside the busiest felony courthouse in America where real lives hang In the Afterlight balance every single day. Readers will follow jaw-dropping criminal cases, meet larger-than-life lawyers and judges, and see the American justice system through the eyes of the people who live it. If your kid loves the character-driven drama of "The Outsiders" or binge-worthy true crime stories, they'll be hooked on this front-row seat to courtroom chaos. Perfect for teens in grades 10-12 who are ready for a no-holds-barred look at real-world justice.