Saving Justice
Truth, Transparency, and Trust
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Published:12th Jan '21
Should be back in stock very soon
Former FBI director James Comey examines the erosion of truth and justice during Donald Trump's presidency, drawing on his extensive legal career to advocate for restoring fairness within the justice system.
Saving Justice, authored by James Comey, former FBI director and bestselling author of A Higher Loyalty, delves into the erosion of truth and the integrity of justice institutions during Donald Trump's presidency. Comey draws on his extensive career in federal law enforcement to highlight the challenges faced by the U.S. justice system and offers insights on how to restore its foundational principles.
Throughout the book, Comey reflects on his experiences, from prosecuting organized crime as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in New York to navigating complex legal issues as Deputy Attorney General. His narrative provides a unique perspective on the importance of truth in law enforcement and the critical need for fairness and justice. He emphasizes that the Capitol riot served as a pivotal moment, akin to a Chernobyl event for American democracy, underscoring the urgent need for reform.
Saving Justice is not only a personal account but also a call to action for restoring equity within the legal system. Comey’s writing is both accessible and thought-provoking, making it a compelling read for those interested in the intersection of law, justice, and politics. Through his candid storytelling, he advocates for a renewed commitment to the principles that uphold justice, urging readers to recognize the significance of truth in maintaining the integrity of the U.S. justice system.
An absolutely fascinating read for anyone who wants to understand the workings of the US Justice System and American Politics more broadly. -- Emily Maitlis
'The Capitol riot was our Chernobyl...I was sickened to watch an attack on the literal and symbolic heart of our democracy, and, as a law enforcement person, I was angered. I am mystified and angry that Capitol Hill wasn’t defended. It’s a hill! If you wanted to defend it, you could defend it, and for some reason it was not defended. I think that’s a 9/11-size failure and we’re going to need a 9/11-type commission to understand it so that we don’t repeat it.' (Guardian interview, 19th Jan 2021)
'The Republican party needs to be burned down or changed. Something is shifting and I’m hoping it’s the fault breaking apart, a break between the Trumpists and those people who want to try and build a responsible conservative party, because everybody should know that we need one. Who would want to be part of an organisation that at its core is built on lies and racism and know-nothingism? It’s just not a healthy political organisation.' (Guardian interview, 19th Jan 2021)
'I just think, on balance, the country is better served by impeaching him [Trump], convicting him in the Senate and letting local prosecutors in New York pursue him for the fraudster he was before he took office.' (Guardian interview, 19th Jan 2021)
ISBN: 9781529062816
Dimensions: 244mm x 162mm x 28mm
Weight: 430g
240 pages