John L. Hill’s book Acts of Darkness is nominated for the Brass Knuckles Award

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Erik D'Souza interviews John L. Hill about his book Acts of Darkness, which critiques the Canadian justice system.

Erik D'Souza interviews John L. Hill about his nominated book, Acts of Darkness, Notorious Criminals, Their Defenders, Prosecutors, and Jailers (Published by Durvile & UpRoute), which is nominated for The Brass Knuckles Award for Best Nonfiction Crime Book, sponsored by David Reid Simpson Law Firm in Hamilton. John, a retired criminal and prison law lawyer, discusses how the book critically examines the Canadian justice system through real cases he's handled. They explored two chapters in...

People in this episode

Host: Erik D'Souza

Guest: John L. Hill

Topics covered

• Canadian justice system
• criminal law
• nonfiction crime
• interview
• Brass Knuckles Award

Keywords

• Acts of Darkness
• Brass Knuckles Award
• Canadian justice
• criminal law
• John L. Hill

Sponsors

David Reid Simpson Law Firm

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Durvile & UpRoute

Books & works: Acts of Darkness

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