Flaws, Foibles, and the Folly of Impropriety: Discussing Martin T. Manton with author Hon. Gary Stein

Host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with U.S. Magistrate Judge, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Hon. Gary Stein to discuss his book: Justice for Sale: Graft, Greed, and a Crooked Federal Judge in 1930s Gotham, in the latest episode of the New York County Lawyers Association Amicus Curiae podcast.  The integrity of the judiciary is among the strongest underpinnings of our Democratic society and the commitment of the judiciary to operate ethically, serves as the unspoken agreement which allows the public to believe in its ability to administer justice.  Justice for Sale: Graft, Greed, and a Crooked Federal Judge in 1930s Gotham is an investigation into the life and service of Martin T. Manton, who was often referred to as the "10th most powerful judge in the United States,” below only the nine Justices of the Supreme Court in 1927. Daniel and Hon. Stein discuss the motivations, the possible co-conspirators, the cast of characters who helped to advance the pay to play/justice for sale machine of jurist Manton in the early 20th century, and his ultimate downfall and conviction.