Author Talk with Eddie Doherty

• Laughs, Lies & American Justice by East End Eddie Doherty
• Wednesday, December 4, 2024. 12pm - 1:00pm
• In-person and Virtual event. No registration required.
• State Library of Massachusetts - Room 341, Massachusetts State House. Directions.
• Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/user/mastatelibrary

The State Library of Massachusetts Author Talks Series is hosting author and former Clerk-Magistrate of the Wrentham District Court, Eddie Doherty, on December 4th.

Please join us in our historic reading room or watch via YouTube. The event will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel courtesy of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Broadcast Services - tune in at noon!

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About the book: Laughs, Lies & American Justice is a peek into the Massachusetts Court System. Written by retired Clerk-Magistrate of the Wrentham District Court, Eddie Doherty recounts his experience working in the district courts. The book is a compilation of different stories, anecdotes, and encounters told from Doherty’s insider point of view. In Laughs, Lies & American Justice, Doherty brings a sense of humor to the oftentimes stressful court environment and highlights the hardworking, honest people working in our justice system.

About the author: Eddie Doherty has worked in the Massachusetts Court System for almost 37 years. At age 25, he was appointed Assistant Clerk-Magistrate of the Attleboro District Court, making him the youngest person appointed to the position in the state. He would later be appointed to the position of Clerk-Magistrate of the Wrentham District Court by former Governor Cellucci. Doherty is a graduate of Dominican Academy, Attleboro High School, and the University of South Florida. Doherty received the Amicus Curiae Award from the Norfolk County Bar Association. Now retired, Doherty lives in Mattapoisett with his wife where he is an accomplished fisherman and enjoys spending time with his family and grandchildren.

If you are able to join us in person for this talk, attendees will be able to participate in a question-and-answer session with the author. As always, this author talk is free and open to all. Assisted listening devices will be made available upon request. Any questions or concerns, please email us at AuthorTalks.StateLibrary@mass.gov.

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