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Philippe Sands, the author of East West Street: On the Origins of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity, was interviewed by James Podgers for the ABA Journal. Here is an edited transcript of that interview.
In East West Street, London barrister Philippe Sands weaves intertwining true stories against the backdrop of the Holocaust and the Nuremberg trials.
Sep 1, 2017 12:15 AM CDT
Philippe Sands weaves the stories of individuals against the backdrop of history, including the legal redemption of the Nuremberg trials. Photo illustration by Bob Fernandez/AP Images
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Jailhouse lawyers still serve a vital need in prisons. However, prison officials generally do not view jailhouse lawyers as valuable purveyors of knowledge.
Aug 1, 2017 1:10 AM CDT
Florida inmate Clarence Earl Gideon (right) successfully petitioned for Supreme Court review, and the high court appointed him high-powered attorney Abe Fortas. Photos by Library of Congress and AP; photo illustration by Brenan Sharp.
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Philippe Sands weaves the stories of individuals against the backdrop of history, including the legal redemption of the Nuremberg trials. Photo illustration by Bob Fernandez/AP Images
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Florida inmate Clarence Earl Gideon (right) successfully petitioned for Supreme Court review, and the high court appointed him high-powered attorney Abe Fortas. Photos by Library of Congress and AP; photo illustration by Brenan Sharp.
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