Miscarriage of Justice: The Jonathan Pollard Story

ISBN-10: 1557788030
ISBN-13: 9781557788030
Category: Political science (General)
Pages: 316
Language: English
Published: 2001-09-01
Publisher: Paragon House
Author: Mark Shaw

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When the name of admitted spy Jonathan Pollard is mentioned, fiery debate breaks out between those who believe he should have been shot,and those who contend that he was railroaded into prison for life by government officials who violated his constitutional rights. Now, for the first time, the case involving the most controversial spy in American history is examined by presenting every aspect of the Pollard story. It shows the moral dilemma faced by Jonathan Pollard, a Zionist and naval analyst who admitted passing top secret security documents to the Isr'li government in the mid-1980s. In Miscarriage of Justice,attorney and author Mark Shaw delivers an in-depth portrait of the fascinating case that includes:. Fresh background material about the committed Zionist from his father clearly indicating Pollard's motive for spying for Isr'l.. Details of the love story that bound Anne and Jonathan Pollardt ogether in their efforts to aid Isr'l.. Factual data regarding Isr'l high government official's active participation in the spy scheme.. Motives as to why leaders of the Jewish community abandoned Pollard in his time of need.. Pollard supporter's accusations that Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger lied about hisrole in the Pollard case.. Scathing rebuttal by Pollard prosecutor Joseph di Genova regarding allegations that the spy's constitutional rights were violated.. Behind-the-scenes facts concerning why Pollard was sentenced to life in prison by Federal Court Judge Aubrey Robinson.. Pollard supporters allegations that President Bill Clinton reneged on promises to free the spy.. Comparisons of Pollard's sentence with other noted spies and withcases involving the infamous Alfred Dreyfus and atomic bomb spy,Theodore Hall.. Assessment of Pollard's chances to be freed from prison.From start to finish, Miscarriage of Justice presents a balanced study/objective view of a confusing case, one rife with lies,half-truths, innuendo, speculation and deception. All regarding them ysterious Jonathan Pollard, dubbed by New York Times Magazine, "The Spy Left Out In The Cold.

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