Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

by Larry King

“ Beyond a reasonable doubt” is heard countless times every day in courtrooms around the country. And yet the standard represented by this phrase is nowhere mentioned in the constitution. Nor is it defined anywhere in our laws. What, then, does it really mean? How can it be interpreted? In Beyond a Reasonable Doubt , more than 80 influential scholars, attorneys, novelists, journalists, and religious figures— including Vice President Kamala Harris— discuss, explore, interpret, and define the phrase and its meaning. Featuring contributions from David Baldacci, Vincent Bugliosi, Frederick Forsyth, Jack Kevorkian, Robert Shapiro, and Scott Turow, among others, this collection of essays, Beyond a Reasonable Doubt — edited and introduced by Larry King— is essential reading for anyone with an interest in how our justice system works today and how it will work in the future.

485 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2006

About the author

Larry King was an American television host, radio host, and paid spokesman, whose work was recognized with awards including two Peabodys, an Emmy award, and 10 Cable ACE Awards.

From 1985 to 2010, King hosted a nightly interview program on CNN called Larry King Live. From 2012 to 2020, he hosted Larry King Now.