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I did not vote for Trump in 2016, and as an independent I am far more interested in factual truth than which party “wins.” I also read Justice on Trial. This book is very disappointing. The author’s bias is evident. Their characterization of people not backing Ramirez’s story as being “disloyal” is baffling (the very People Ramirez told the authors to contact). Those contacted told the author’s of this book that the event Ramirez claimed didn’t happen, knowing instead of being praised for being honest, writers like these would bash them for not “towing the line” of whatever the NYT thinks it should be that day. This book poorly, yet relentlessly, argues “I believe” a valid justification to destroy others personally EVEN when the evidence and facts indicate the accusations are false. As a woman, I find the reasoning in this book immature and careless. To take another example that is well publicized, the author’s acknowledge that Leland Keyser was threatened by Dr. Ford’s friends with a smear campaign for not backing Dr. Ford’s “story.” The authors acknowledge that Ms. Keyser does not think Dr. Ford’s story is even plausible. Yet, the authors believe their “gut” feeling about Justice Kavanaugh’s guilt is more reliable than ALL of those Dr. Ford herself identified as supposed witnesses, including Ms. Keyser. It’s just weird. The dismissal of facts and weirdness is made worse by frequent mischaracterizations of the true identity of the players in the saga through glaring factual omissions. Max Stier, for example, was part of Bill Clinton’s defense team while Kavanaugh worked with Kenneth Starr. That important fact was omitted. Instead, Stier is described only by his role in Partnership for Public Service. The conclusions the author’s draw about their personal “gut” feelings on guilt come across as either a transparent attempt to avoid a libel suit, or the authors really are so arrogant as to believe themselves clairvoyant. Maybe both. In contrast, Justice on Trial is fact based and well referenced and is true investigative journalism that was done with diligence and completeness. If you are looking for biased reinforcement that Kavanuagh is “bad” with little concern for actual truth and facts, this book is for you. If you want a well sourced factual account that provides context and all the facts, read Justice on Trial.