In New York, 1954, a man is dead and the life of another is at stake. A 'guilty' verdict seems a foregone conclusion, but one member of the jury has the will to probe more deeply into the evidence and the courage to confront the ignorance and prejudice of some of his fellow jurors. The conflict that follows is fierce and passionate, cutting straight to the heart of the issues of civil liberties and social justice.
"The stories in I Remember Atticus: Inspiring Stories Every Trial Lawyer Should Know range from ancient to contemporary, exploring the origins of our modern civil justice system and revealing its deep spiritual and philosophical roots.
He's a good man with a dark secret.
Greater Tuna JASTON WILLIAMS , JOE SEARS and ED HOWARD " Howlingly funny . " -Variety " The audience the night I saw the show all but exploded the theatre with laughter . " -The New York Post Arles Struvie , Thurston Wheelis ...
... This is not only a crime story of intrigue and suspense, it is also the story of a juror who unexpectedly finds justice and redemption in his own life as the trial gets to the deeper question of determining the fate of the defendant.
Twelve Heroes, One Voice: Guiding Jurors to Courageous Verdicts
Factors Influencing Juror Decision-making in a Mock Jury Trial [microform]: Examining the Role of Need for Cognition in Primary and...
The life of a "poor little rich boy" accused of murdering a beautiful model rests in the hand of 12 strangers picked for his jury.