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John Grisham on “Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions”

Season 2024 Episode 7085 | 17m 49s

Best-selling author John Grisham channels his real-life passion for justice through his legal thrillers. For his latest book, "Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions," Grisham teamed up with Centurion Ministries founder Jim McCloskey. Grisham joins the show to talk about the concept of a fair trial, the death penalty, and the flaws inherent in the interrogation process.

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