Forensic psychiatrist Emanuel Tanay has testified in thousands of court cases as an expert witness, including such notorious cases as those of Jack Ruby, Sam Sheppard, and Theodore 'Ted' Bundy. Tanay walks the reader through his experiences in the courtroom, explaining the role of the forensic psychiatrist in the litigation process and providing a 'behind-the-scenes' view of our criminal justice system, including individual chapters on some of his most interesting and infamous cases. Tanay also provides clear examples of the rampant injustice that he has witnessed and argues that the potential for injustice is built into our legal system in the form of incompetent lawyers, the imbalance of resources between the pricey defense lawyers hired by large corporations in civil trials and the inexperienced lawyers often hired by plaintiffs, and the political concerns of elected judges and prosecutors. American Legal Injustice: Behind the Scenes with an Expert Witness is a must-read for Law & Order, Court TV, and true crime enthusiasts.

"In case descriptions, Tanay describes his observations and presents expert reports that he authored. He is a wonderful observer, thoughtfully attuned to subtleties in body movement and facial expressions of the people he has assessed. His reports are vividly written, cogent, and compelling. He has been involved in some of the most notorious criminal trials of the 20th century, including those of Jack Ruby, Ted Bundy, and Sam Sheppard....American Legal Injustice: Behind the Scenes With an Expert Witness is more personal and more idiosyncratic than any other book about expert testimony. . . .Tanay gives us an assertive position, openly embraced and explicitly stated. This book is a valuable point of departure for experts evaluating and thinking through their own positions on expert testimony and the insanity defense." - PsycCRITIQUES

"Emanuel Tanay has written a passionate, readable, provocative, and controversial memoir about his unique style and experiences in forensic psychiatry. He has exposed many flaws in the justice system that should be addressed. I recommend his book highly." - Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online