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The Lincoln conspiracy trials were held when the smoke from the Civil War was still hanging in the air. This nation, fresh from the wounds of war and desperately hanging onto a fragile peace, was confronted with a crisis that could thrust the country back into bloodshed – the assassination of its president. It needed justice and it needed it immediately. But what happens when a nation s desire for swift justice collides with the defendant s due process rights? What will win out? And will justice be served? This class delves into those issues and exposes the interplay between public peace and individual due process rights. Register today!

This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.