Public Defender in Action #12

Public Defender Richard Manning defends a young man named Joe Astrig charged with robbery, discovering through investigation that Joe was framed by his boss Link Braden, a bookmaker, who planted missing bills in Joe's apartment. Manning uncovers evidence that Joe's wife was being pressured by Braden, and that the real criminal is Braden himself, ultimately proving Joe's innocence and securing his acquittal. The story follows Manning's detective work from the initial charge through courtroom defense, revealing the conspiracy against his client and vindicating him in the eyes of the law.