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The trial was based on famed
attorney Alan Dershowitz' novel, Just Revenge, and dealt with a
felony murder case. In perhaps the ultimate moral dilemma, a respected
Bible professor is charged with causing the psychological torture and death
of a beloved grandfather. The motive: fifty years ago, the entire family
of the professor - then an eighteen year old - was executed during the
Holocaust by a Lithuanian militia captain, now the grandfather.
The Protective Services program
extends its heartfelt appreciation to Professor Dershowitz for his kind
permission to produce this version of his book.
At left, students listen to the prosecutor's (white
shirt) opening statement. At right is the 'Judge', a former history teacher. |
At right, the jury - students
from Ms. Patsy Somers' AP History Class from Washington High School - listen
to testimony.
We are indebted to Ms. Somers' and her class. Their
cooperation, interest, and serious deliberation and well reasoned verdict
made this presentation much more realistic and enjoyable than it would
otherwise been. |
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Some facts: The mock trial was presented
by Mr. John Somers, Jr.'s second level Protective Services class. The Protective
Services program is focused on students who may have plans to enter the
fields of Law Enforcement, Corrections, the Military, the legal system,
or the security profession. These students are in the eleventh and twelfth
grades and come from both Crisfield and Washington High Schools. (Mr. and
Ms. Somers are not related, by the way).
The J. M. Tawes Technology and Career Center is
located in Westover, Maryland.
This web page is in keeping with policy of the Somerset
County Public schools; members of the media are invited to contact Mr.
Somers by e-mail or phone (410) 651-2285 for further information. |