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Double Play: The Hidden Passions Behind the Double Assassination of George Moscone and Harvey Milk

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Summary of Double Play: The Hidden Passions Behind the Double Assassination of George Moscone and Harvey Milk

"Double Play: The Hidden Passions Behind the Double Assassination of George Moscone and Harvey Milk" delves into the chilling events of November 1978, when Dan White assassinated San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. This true crime thriller meticulously explores the motives behind the killings and the shockingly lenient manslaughter sentence that followed, raising critical questions about the criminal justice system. The expanded edition, published on December 1, 2010, includes new revelations about White's post-release confessions and his thwarted plans for further violence, accompanied by a companion DVD featuring rare interviews and White's confession. Ideal for adult education, this book not only recounts a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality and voting rights but also serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle for social justice within the realms of criminal justice reform. Engage with this powerful narrative to understand the deeper societal issues that influenced these tragic events.

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Published by Vince Emery Productions on December 1, 2010
496 pages
ISBN: 9780982565056
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