Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago

Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago

Author: Cato Institute April 17, 2026 Duration: 27:26
What does life on the front lines of criminal justice actually look like—and what can it teach us about the state of American law today? Please join us for a discussion with Randy Barnett on his new memoir, Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago, a gripping behind-the-scenes account of his years as a young prosecutor in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

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