Illusions of Justice by Jerome Buting

From a review of Buting's book Illusion of Justice: Inside making a Murderer and America’s Broken System by Michael Thomas Barry:

"Buting’s Illusion of Justice is thought provoking and delivers critical interpretations and powerful commentary on the problems that are plaguing our criminal justice system. Through painstaking analysis and evidence, the author provides an unyielding and persuasive argument both for Steven Avery’s innocence and the need for change within our criminal justice system. His unwavering advocacy for justice in the face of overwhelming obstacles is commendable and must be applauded. This book is a must read for legal scholars, true crime enthusiasts, or anyone interested in the complexities of America’s criminal justice system."

<full review at link below>

http://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/book-review/illusion

Some biographical information on the reviewer:

https://www.authorsguild.net/services/members/179

An interview with the author:

[video]http://lawnewz.com/high-profile/re-match-making-a-murderer-attorney-vs-reporter/[/video]

proudfootz said:

An interview with the author:

[video]http://lawnewz.com/high-profile/re-match-making-a-murderer-attorney-vs-reporter/[/video]

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I was just coming here to post this interview and saw that you beat me it. I found this interview to be extra enlightening given the fact that the interviewer was none other than Aaron Keller (the journalist who went on to attend law school specifically because of his experiences in covering the Avery/Dassey cases). He is still not willing to publicly state his opinion on Avery/Dassey guilt or innocence, but he does explain that 10 years ago he felt that he was possibly putting his career as a journalist in jeopardy because he was outspoken in questioning many of the states actions in regards to that investigation and those trials. Very interesting interview,IMO.

I agree - it is one of the most interesting interviews I've heard. Both are witness/participants with different roles to play, and there is a little bit of tension between the journalist and the lawyer where Buting gets a little pushback regarding his criticisms of the media coverage.