The Trial of Levi Weeks: A Turning Point in American Justice

This chapter examines the groundbreaking trial of Levi Weeks, the first fully recorded homicide trial in the United States, revealing the conspiratorial efforts to frame him and the eventual jury's decision of not guilty. It also explores the impact of shorthand advancements and the adversarial legal system on courtroom narratives and the media frenzy surrounding high-profile trials.