Real Justice: The Story of Robert Baltovich (Lorimer Real Justice)

By: Jeff Mitchell

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Synopsis: At twenty-five, Rob Baltovich lost the love of his life, Elizabeth Bain. That was bad enough. Then he was arrested, jailed, sent to trial for murder, convicted, and sent to prison—for life. Throughout his years in prison, Rob maintained that he was innocent, refusing to admit to a crime he didn't commit. The result was he was never granted parole. Finally, his luck began to turn when he hired new lawyers who believed in him. Not only did they get Rob acquitted, they also made a strong case that the real murderer was the infamous serial killer Paul Bernardo. Author Jeff Mitchell tells much of the story in Baltovich's own words. In this book, young readers will discover how this tragic miscarriage of justice happened—and how the legal system can right its own wrongs when lawyers and judges are willing to re-examine a case with fresh eyes. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 128 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781459400801
Related ISBNs:: 9781459400788
Publisher:: James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers
Date of Addition:: 03/07/23
Copyrighted By:: Jeff Mitchell
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Teens, Biographies and Memoirs, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
Grade Levels:: Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Reading Age:: 14–18
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.