BRINGING BEN HOME A Murder, a Conviction, and the Fight to Redeem American Justice

Barbara Bradley Hagerty narrates her audiobook in a clear tone that is refreshingly free of nonsense. Hagerty recounts the story of the wrongful conviction of Ben Spencer for murder and carjacking. After questionable witness testimony and the prosecutor's need to secure a conviction, Spencer spent decades in prison despite mounting evidence that should have exonerated him. While Hagerty identifies some key figures who prevented Spencer from gaining his freedom sooner, she also dissects the deeply flawed legal system that all but prohibits access to equity and justice. This detailed critique targets fundamental flaws in the way trials are conducted: biased testimony, strategic jury selection, and systemic evidence suppression. Hagerty's confident yet subdued tone ensures that Spencer's story and her compelling research remain front and center. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2024]