In The Pardon, New York Times bestselling author and CNN legal commentator Jeffrey Toobin examines the most controversial presidential pardon in American history — Gerald Ford’s pardon of Richard Nixon – and its profound implications for our current political landscape. Well known for his ability to illuminate the complexities of our judicial system, Toobin has covered some of the country’s most sensational news stories like the O.J. Simpson trial, the Starr investigation of President Clinton, Martha Stewart’s legal battles, and numerous Supreme Court cases.
Lara Bazelon is a Professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law where she directs the Criminal & Juvenile and Racial Justice Clinics. She is the author of three books, and her essays and articles have been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic Magazine.
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