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CAPTAIN’S DINNER: A SHIPWRECK, AN ACT OF CANNIBALISM, AND A MURDER TRIAL THAT CHANGED LEGAL HISTORY (IN-PERSON)

Instructor(s)
Barbara Greenberg, J.D.
Magistrate for Bedford Municipal Court (Retired)
Date
Tuesdays, July 7 to 28
Time
10:30 AM to Noon ET

An early case studied in law schools’ criminal classes is the case of Regina v Dudley & Stephens, 1884. As the title of a recent book by Adam Cohen suggests, this story is an opportunity for both a legal and moral conversation. We will examine the events that led to the trial, the trial, and its outcome from both the legal and ethical sides of this grand maritime tale. Please read this book prior to the beginning of the course.

Read: Captain’s Dinner, Adam Cohen

This course is offered with the generous support of the Association for Continuing Education.

Member of Lifelong Learning Cost
Members receive 15% discount
Nonmember Cost
$95