The Rape Case: A Young Lawyers Struggle For Justice in the 1950's

by Irving Morris

The Rape Case chronicles one lawyer's seven-year struggle to ensure that long-delayed justice was not permanently denied. This true story details the sensational events of a fall night in 1947 that shocked the sleepy city of Wilmington, Delaware, and left three young men fighting for their lives in a lurid, highly publicized trial. Found guilty, the men languished in jail. Their hope for freedom faded slowly over the years, until a young attorney named Irving Morris took up their case. The sole champion of an infamous and unpopular cause, Morris endured derision and numerous courtroom defeats before finally winning his clients their freedom. This engaging, detailed account of the events surrounding Delaware's "trial of the century," written by the man who ultimately saw that justice was done, is a lesson in the courage and character required of those who would ensure fairness and the rule of law.

445 pages, Hardcover

Published February 28, 2011

Reviews

[Bill Sleeman · Rating 3 out of 5]

An older work but a still valuable reminder that injustice can happen anywhere and to anyone. If Irving Morris had not been so willing to confront the dishonesty he found the subjects of this quite interesting work would likely have died in jail. Their conviction based upon state lies and indifference. A fascinating read.

[Leda · Rating 4 out of 5]

An engrossing tale told in great detail - possibly too much detail at times, as some of it became a bit tedious. But overall, a solid piece of nonfiction.