In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History

By: Attorney J Craig Williams and Legal Talk Network
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  • Ten famous court cases come to life through reenactment of actual conversations preserved through trial transcripts and court reporters to explore the foundations of our current legal systems.
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