Imperfect Justice
Prosecuting Casey Anthony
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4.3 • 782 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Jeff Ashton was part of the prosecution team in the Florida homicide trial of Casey Anthony, the single mother accused of murdering her little girl, Caylee. The most sensational courtroom drama since the infamous O.J. Simpson affair, the Casey Anthony trial had people coast-to-coast riveted. In his stunning true crime masterwork, Imperfect Justice, Ashton gives a fascinating and impassioned insider’s account of the investigation, the trial, and the acquittal that shocked the nation, and makes a powerful case as to why allowing Anthony to walk free was a devastating travesty of justice.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Of the 300-plus cases Veteran Florida prosecutor Ashton has tried during his career, 70 were homicides and all but two ended with a guilty verdict. Now, following his most famous and last hearing, Ashton recounts the Casey Anthony murder trial wherein she was accused of killing her daughter, Caylee , a case characterized by circuitous twists and turns, and reviews the series of Anthony s purported lies, including those regarding the mysterious Nanny, where Anthony worked, and the sexual abuse suffered at the hands of her father. Ashton discusses the Anthony family s strange dynamics, the uneven relationship between Anthony and her parents, and her transformation and performances during the trial. While the book is meticulously detailed, it occasionally suffers from Ashton s (or perhaps from former New York Times correspondent Pulitzer s) overwrought language, as evidenced by lines like, Caylee was officially discharged to the care of angels. Ashton reveals that he genuinely dislike defense attorney Jose Baez, a smarmy underhanded man, and can t resist the urge to share anecdotes that make Baez appear foolish he even describes the defense s arguments as borderline ridiculous. Understandably, Ashton was convinced that the jury would find Anthony guilty and he would be able to retire on a high note, but the shocking verdict proved otherwise. For readers who haven t reached their fill on information about this highly publicized trial, this is a must read. Photos.
Customer Reviews
Engrossing Read
I learned one major lesson from this book: serving on a jury is the duty of all Americans and should not be taken lightly or avoided. It is important that a jury consist of intelligent, objective people who can understand the intricacies of cases based on circumstantial evidence, to prevent the travesty of justice that occurred with the Caylee Anthony case. It also seemed to me that this case took on a surreal quality, with the jurors and the defense acting as if they were taking part in a reality TV series. They appeared to be desensitized to the fact that a child had been murdered and that it wasn't an episode of law and order. Unfortunately, it seems even our criminal justice system has become part of the entertainment industry. Jeff Ashton laid it all out on the table in this book in a very clear, concise manner, but also with humility and genuine emotion for a beautiful little girl named Caylee who left this world much too soon.
Excellent!!!
Great book! I don't even read that much, but this was just one of those books that I just couldn't put down! I read the whole book in less than a day! Thank you Jeff Ashton for a great read!!!
And to Caylee: You are a beautiful girl and are deeply missed! We all love you Caylee!
Great book!
After reading this book, I'm even more dumbfounded as to how in the world the jury let Casey go free. I feel bad for the jury because they will have to live with their decision the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, jury selection day produced a bunch of incapable divas. And, eventually Casey will surface again, and hopefully justice will be served then, even if on another matter. The investigative team and prosecutors did a phenomenal job and should be very proud.