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Bringing Ben Home
A Murder, a Conviction, and the Fight to Redeem American Justice
Book • 2024
In 'Bringing Ben Home', Barbara Bradley Hagerty delves into the case of Ben Spencer, an innocent Black man wrongly convicted of murder in 1987.
The book intertwines two narratives: the detailed account of Spencer's ordeal within a flawed legal system and the broader context of wrongful convictions across the United States.
Hagerty's extensive research includes police files, court records, and interviews with witnesses and Spencer himself, shedding light on the systemic issues and the ongoing efforts to make the legal process more equitable.
The book is a compelling exploration of justice, truth, and humanity, highlighting the resilience and faith of those fighting against wrongful convictions.
The book intertwines two narratives: the detailed account of Spencer's ordeal within a flawed legal system and the broader context of wrongful convictions across the United States.
Hagerty's extensive research includes police files, court records, and interviews with witnesses and Spencer himself, shedding light on the systemic issues and the ongoing efforts to make the legal process more equitable.
The book is a compelling exploration of justice, truth, and humanity, highlighting the resilience and faith of those fighting against wrongful convictions.
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Barbara Bradley Hagerty
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The Anatomy of a Wrongful Conviction
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Meghna Chakrabarti
Inside the wrongful conviction of Ben Spencer
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Elsa Chang
Wrongfully imprisoned for decades, Ben Spencer is exonerated
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Curtis Chang
Ben Spencer
Redeeming a Wrongful Conviction
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Barbara Bradley Hagerty
The Luckiest of the Unlucky
