Tough Cases: Judges Tell the Stories of Some of the Hardest Decisions They've Ever Made

Behind every courtroom trial is a judge tasked with making a life-altering decision—this is their “engaging and bracingly honest” (National Catholic Reporter) side of the story

“Provides an invaluable public service, as the judicial branch is perpetually shrouded in mystery.”—Justin Driver, The Washington Post

Prosecutors and defense attorneys have it easy—all they have to do is to present the evidence and make arguments. It’s the judges who have the heavy lift: they are the ones who have to ...