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Un engagement qui lui a donné la force de travail et de conviction pour établir l'histoire de l'Holocauste, sur des bases scientifiques indiscutables et pour rechercher et faire juger de nombreux criminels nazis ainsi que leurs collaborateurs et notamment Klaus Barbie. Serge Klarsfeld et sa femme Beate ont voulu, par leur travail d'historien mais aussi par leur action militante, permettre aux Juifs de faire le travail de deuil. Ils ont porté à la connaissance de tout le degré d'inhumanité que l'homme peut porter en lui-même, et dont la Shoah fut l'expression.

Avec toute la force de son engagement, Charles Berling fait magistralement revivre ici le premier combat de Robert Badinter contre la peine de mort.

Thurgood Marshall was the most important American lawyer of the 20th century. He transformed the nation's legal landscape by challenging the racial segregation that had relegated millions to second-class citizenship. He won 29 of 33 cases before the United States Supreme Court, was a federal appeals court judge, served as the US solicitor general, and, for 24 years, sat on the Supreme Court. Marshall is best known for achievements after he relocated to New York in 1936 to work for the NAACP.

A "timely and hugely important" memoir of Justice John Paul Stevens's life on the Supreme Court (New York Times). When Justice John Paul Stevens retired from the Supreme Court of the United States in 2010, he left a legacy of service unequaled in the history of the Court. During his...

“A thrilling page-turner about the pursuit of justice” (New York Post), this is the definitive story of the case against Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and the corrupt system that supported them, told in thrilling detail by the lawyer who has represented their victims for more than a...

The first full-scale biography in 25 years of one of the most important and distinguished justices to sit on the Supreme Court - an audiobook that reveals Louis D. Brandeis the reformer, lawyer, and jurist, and Brandeis the man, in all of his complexity, passion, and wit. As a lawyer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he pioneered how modern law is practiced.

A magisterial new history of the role of the Supreme Court as an ally in implementing and preserving a racial caste system in America Their Accomplices Wore Robes takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court—even more than the presidency or...

Legal Gladiator is the story of perhaps the greatest lawyer in American history. It is the story of a poor, failing high schooler from Brooklyn who became the youngest professor in the history of Harvard Law School, where Ted Cruz, Natalie Portman, Mike Pompeo, Jamie Raskin, and others sat under his tutelage. It is the story of a passionate Zionist who advocated for Israel on the world stage and became a confidant of Israeli prime ministers, including Benjamin Netanyahu.

Suppose one day, your son or husband, while serving in the military or working as a journalist, is taken hostage by a terrorist group - and you have no idea whether your loved one is dead or alive. It’s a nightmare scenario. Here for the first time is the story of Ory Slonim, the one man in Israel who, for more than two decades, was known as the “door knocker.” He had been a private Israeli lawyer when he was asked to undertake, on behalf of the Israeli government, secret negotiations to find out the whereabouts of Israeli soldiers who were taken alive.

"The audiobook version includes recorded conversations between the two from the 1990s to the present, delivering a compelling informal profile. As a permanent record of Ginsburg’s voice and fighting spirit, it’s an inspiring listen." — Paste This program includes recorded conversations...

What happens when the system designed to protect you becomes the weapon used to destroy you? In Book 3 of the UNBUTCHERED series, Dr. Luke Gordon takes listeners into the courtroom — where a patient's recorded confession should have ended everything, but instead revealed just how far...

The memoir of Canada’s first openly gay judge. Rejected by his parents, denied legal jobs due to his sexuality, and subjected to institutional homophobia, Brownstone rose through grit and brilliance. He pioneered a compassionate judicial approach and championed LGBTQ+ rights. A powerful story of resilience, justice, and trailblazing courage.

JOEY CABALLERO's journey from childhood fascination with law enforcement to working inside some of the toughest correctional facilities exposes a world of danger, corruption, and moral complexity.

Face à l'État profond : 10 ans aux Renseignements Généraux de Mitterrand à Sarkozy d'Hubert Marty, est un témoignage autobiographique détaillé sur l'expérience d'un commissaire des Renseignements Généraux (RG) français entre les années 1980 et 2000, abordant des sujets sensibles liés au fonctionnement de l'État, à la police, et à l'influence des réseaux politiques. La narration met l'accent sur des affaires internes, des luttes de pouvoir, et l'impact de l'État profond sur les carrières et la justice en France.

What if the path you were meant to follow was never visible… until you looked back? In Following a Path I Couldn’t See, Leon P. Jones delivers a powerful, deeply personal journey of resilience, leadership, and purpose. Told in his own voice, this audiobook brings listeners face-to-face with the defining moments that shaped a life of service—from a small-town upbringing in Texas to a distinguished career in law enforcement and leadership. This is not a story about titles or recognition.

Béatrice Zavarro raconte le premier contact avec son client, les moments clefs de la procédure, les confrontations avec les avocats des coaccusés, les plaidoiries, le verdict, et l'après Mazan. Un récit de l'intérieur qui permet de mieux comprendre ce procès historique, dont l'onde de choc n'a pas fini de se répercuter.

From Senator Ted Cruz, a timely, authoritative exploration of Clarence Thomas’s life, ideas, and lasting impact on constitutional law For over three decades, Clarence Thomas has stood at the center of American law, enduring withering criticism and personal attacks while writing some of the...

Mark C. Zauderer gave up a budding career as a rock and roll disc jockey and became a high-profile lawyer. Fifty years later, he has represented clients in some of the most contentious litigations in US history and has become a recognized media guest, appearing on MSNBC, CNBC, ABC, NBC, PBS, and Fox Business and providing legal commentary in major print media.

Première femme à prendre la tête du centre pénitentiaire de Baie-Mahault, la plus grande prison de Guadeloupe, elle partage dans ce témoignage la passion qu'elle voue à ce milieu hors norme. Sans faux-semblants, dans un style personnel et sensible, elle nous plonge dans le quotidien de sa profession. Elle nous fait découvrir la réalité carcérale et nous immerge au cœur d'un huis clos fascinant. À travers ce témoignage lucide qui révèle la prison au grand jour, c'est aussi toute notre société qu'elle interroge.

“A time capsule of adventuresome sleuthing [that] traces the contours of U. S. political history.” —The Washington Post The Los Angeles Times once called Terry Lenzner “one of the most powerful and dreaded private investigators in the world.” Since graduating from Harvard Law School...