Book details

  • Genre:law
  • Sub-genre:Family Law / Divorce & Separation
  • Language:English
  • Pages:200
  • eBook ISBN:9781734783414

He Said, She S.A.I.D.

...And then He Went to Jail

By Bruce McLaughlin

Overview

It's a parent's worst nightmare. The police busting into your suburban home, accosting you in bed, arresting you, and hauling you off to jail. All while your 10-year-old son watches wide-eyed, cowering in terror. Bruce W. McLaughlin lived through just such a nightmare. He was booked on charges of abusing his children—falsely accused by his wife during an emotionally charged divorce that had already permanently shattered and scarred their family. Read Bruce's riveting tale of injustice and eventual redemption. This page-turner is a cautionary tale for parents contemplating divorce and is a must-read for anyone interested in criminal justice.
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Description

It's a parent's worst nightmare. The police busting into your suburban home, accosting you in bed, arresting you, and hauling you off to jail. All while your 10-year-old son watches wide-eyed, cowering in terror. Bruce McLaughlin lived through just such a nightmare. He was booked on charges of abusing his children—falsely accused by his wife during an emotionally charged divorce that had already permanently shattered and scarred their family. In his book, Bruce shares his confusion, rage, fear, and indignation as he was booked, tried, convicted, and jailed for an abhorrent crime he did not commit. Even as an attorney, Bruce found himself ill-prepared for the challenges he faced in proving his innocence, restoring his reputation, and rebuilding his life. Read his riveting tale of injustice and eventual redemption. Part memoir. Part thriller. Part horror story. This page-turner is a cautionary tale for parents contemplating divorce and shines a bright light on the need for a reform of the criminal justice system to ensure others are not falsely jailed.
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About The Author

Bruce W. McLaughlin is a proud retired Army JAG officer and an attorney who runs his own law firm in Leesburg, Virginia. As a criminal defense attorney falsely accused and jailed during an emotionally charged divorce, McLaughlin found himself ill-prepared for the challenges to proving his innocence. "More than 80% of abuse accusations leveled amid divorce proceedings prove to be false," McLaughlin has since learned. He was one of the very, very few with the expertise, resources, and network necessary to eventually overturn his conviction—after spending 4 years in jail for an abhorrent crime he did not commit. Bruce's eventual redemption allowed him to restore his law license, reputation, and life. He continues to rebuild his relationship with his four children. Bruce McLaughlin captures his experiences and shares his lessons learned in He Said, She S.A.I.D, a cautionary tale for any parent contemplating divorce. An advocate for the falsely accused, McLaughlin focuses his general practice on helping the underdog and those unable to help themselves. He blogs about his journey to developing a thriving law practice across the street from the same courthouse that sentenced him to 13 years in prison. Bruce lives with his family in Frederick, Maryland, and is an avid cyclist who loves to ride in the Catoctin Mountain's foothills. He spends his free time with his family and helping recovering addicts at the local FredeBruce W. McLaughlin is a proud retired Army JAG officer and an attorney who runs his own law firm in Leesburg, Virginia. As a criminal defense attorney falsely accused and jailed during an emotionally charged divorce, McLaughlin found himself ill-prepared for the challenges to proving his innocence. "More than 80% of abuse accusations leveled amid divorce proceedings prove to be false," McLaughlin has since learned. He was one of the very, very few with the expertise, resources, and network necessary to eventually overturn his conviction—after spending 4 years in jail for an abhorrent crime he did not commit. Bruce's eventual redemption allowed him to restore his law license, reputation, and life. He continues to rebuild his relationship with his four children. Bruce McLaughlin captures his experiences and shares his lessons learned in He Said, She S.A.I.D, a cautionary tale for any parent contemplating divorce. An advocate for the falsely accused, McLaughlin focuses his general practice on helping the underdog and those unable to help themselves. He blogs about his journey to developing a thriving law practice across the street from the same courthouse that sentenced him to 13 years in prison. Bruce lives with his family in Frederick, Maryland, and is an avid cyclist who loves to ride in the Catoctin Mountain's foothills. He spends his free time with his family and helping recovering addicts at the local Frederick Rescue Mission transition back into the workplace. For more information about Bruce, his book, and his work, visit www.HeSaidSheSAIDBook.com.
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