Justice for Sale

This extensively researched audiobook uncovers the previously untold story of Martin T. Manton, a prominent federal appeals court judge in New York whose 1939 conviction for corruption shocked the nation. Exploring the broader context of organized crime and political corruption in early 20th-century New York, the narrative details Manton's misconduct, his co-conspirators, and the high-profile investigation led by Manhattan District Attorney Thomas Dewey. It provides a compelling account of a scandal that challenged the integrity of the American legal system at the time.