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The tongue-clucking moralists on the Pennsylvania State University board of trustees who fired Joe Paterno in the dead of night ought to be tarred, feathered and then run out of Happy Valley. They used Joe Pa for all he was worth and then killed him once they had milked every conceivable dime they could from the man and his legacy. Now they will most likely hide behind sovereign immunity to avoid paying any of the victims of Jerry Sandusky’s lust a dime.
Shame on Sodomy...

BOOK EXCERPT INTRO
In Taking Back the Courts (Sutton Hart Press) our flawed justice system is exposed by one of America’s most controversial and successful trial lawyers, Norm Pattis, who delivers a searing and keenly intelligent critique of the United States justice system while offering many insightful and necessary remedies. The book’s preface and introduction are written by F. Lee Bailey and Gerry Spence. For more information: www.takingbackthecourts.com
Consider...

BOOK EXCERPT INTRO
In Taking Back the Courts (Sutton Hart Press) our flawed justice system is exposed by one of America’s most controversial and successful trial lawyers, Norm Pattis, who delivers a searing and keenly intelligent critique of the United States justice system while offering many insightful and necessary remedies. The book’s preface and introduction are written by F. Lee Bailey and Gerry Spence. For more information: www.takingbackthecourts.com
Consider...

Jaycee Dugard is suing the US, alleging 'gross neglect' by federal officers in charge of supervising the parolee who abducted her. A spokeswoman for Jaycee Dugard says proceeds from the suit would go to her charity.
Abduction and rape victim Jaycee Dugard’s lawsuit against the US government, which challenges the principle that the government cannot be held responsible for the actions of federal officials, also raises the issue of violence against women and children.
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Attorneys for accused killer Joshua Komisarjevsky lost their bid to have the jury sequestered for their client's upcoming trial.
It was July 2007 when Joshua and convicted killer Stephen Hayes broke into the Petite home in Cheshire. Dr. William Petit was severly beaten, his wife Jennifer Hawke, and two daughters, Hayley and Michaela were killed. The case has received widespread, almost viral, publicity, and questions remain as if there can be such a thing as an impartial jury.
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The flaws in the justice system is the topic of Taking Back the Courts, the new book by criminal defense attorney and civil rights lawyer, Norm Pattis.

Attorney Norm Pattis is so outraged by what he sees in Connecticut courtrooms that he’s calling on citizens to go in there, get involved and “find a better way to do justice.”
Pattis’ new book, “Taking Back the Courts: What We Can Do to Reclaim Our Sovereignty,” is an angry appraisal of our “failing” court system.
“I believe the courts belong to the people but that judges, prosecutors and defense lawyers are taking the courts...

And author, ’Taking Back the Courts’, talks to Jeff about Catherine Greig heading to court today, asking for bail. It’s going to be a close call if she gets it. He also covers Whitey Bulger’s case.

Ray talks with Trial Lawyer Norm Pattis on the outcome of the Casey Anthony Trial in Florida

Norm Pattis, civil rights and criminal trial attorney, author of "Taking Back the Courts" (Sutton Hart Press)