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Rusty Sabich comes out of retirement in Scott Turow's thriller 'Presumed Guilty'

NPR's Book of the Day

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Navigating Personal and Racial Complexities in Legal Defense

This chapter explores Rusty's internal conflict as he considers defending Aaron, potentially his future stepson, while confronting his inexperience in defense law. It also addresses the racial and sociocultural dynamics of a predominantly white Midwestern community, emphasizing the implications for legal representation.

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