Diary of a DA

In this compelling audiobook, Herbert Jay Stern recounts his journey from an idealistic young attorney to a federal judge, detailing his intense battle against organized crime in New Jersey amid the tumultuous backdrop of the 1960s. As the lead trial attorney for the Justice Department, Stern's narrative offers an insider's look at the legal and political machinations of a time marked by corruption, race riots, and violence. His experience with a dedicated "strike force" culminates in groundbreaking prosecutions of corrupt officials, revealing the gritty realities of maintaining law and order in an era rife with challenges.