Presumed Innocent
novel by Turow
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Presumed Innocent is a 1987 crime novel by American author Scott Turow. The story follows Rusty Sabich, a deputy prosecutor tasked with investigating the murder of a female colleague with whom he had an affair. The novel is a suspenseful tale that delves into legal issues, corruption, and deception within the legal profession. Many of Turow's works, including Presumed Innocent, have been adapted for film and television.12
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