Eminent Domain and Kelo v. New London
Houston,
Houston Lawyers Chapter
Speaker:
- Jeff Benedict, Author, Little Pink House: A True Story of Defiance and Courage
Speaker:
- Jeff Benedict, Author, Little Pink House: A True Story of Defiance and Courage
Jeff Benedict is an award-winning investigative journalist and the best-selling author of nine books. He has been a contributing writer for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Times, and the Hartford Courant. His books have been the basis for features on 60 Minutes, ABC News 20/20, Dateline, HBO Real Sports and the Discovery Channel. He is a Distinguished Professor at Southern Virginia University, where he teaches advanced writing. He holds a J.D., an M.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in History and he previously practiced law in Connecticut. His recent book LITTLE PINK HOUSE: A True Story of Defiance and Courage (Grand Central Publishing, January ‘09) chronicles the epic story behind the U.S. Supreme Court's infamous decision on eminent domain - Kelo v. New London.
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