The role of a Judge Advocate, or JAG, is varied depending on the specific assignment. The initial criteria to be a Judge Advocate is to have gone to law school, be licensed to practice law in at least one State, and complete the required military training to be a military officer and military attorney. There are Judge Advocates serving in the military in nearly every type of position. There are prosecutors, defense attorneys, administrative law … [Read more...]
Craig W. Drummond On His Writing Process For SAVING SANDOVAL
I started Saving Sandoval back in 2007 by taking notes while still in Iraq after I represented Specialist Sandoval in his court-martial. In the back of my mind, I knew that the case had been a game-changer for me both personally and professionally. Sandoval’s case was the first time that I represented someone wrongly accused of a serious crime. In his case, the most serious of crimes, murder. I also knew that time was not on my side if I was … [Read more...]
Craig W. Drummond
Craig W. Drummond is an attorney and former Captain in the U.S. Army JAG Corps. He is originally from the historic town of St. Joseph, Missouri, and received his undergraduate and law degrees from Drake University. In 2007, Captain Drummond was deployed to Iraq where he defended U.S. Army Sniper Specialist Jorge G. Sandoval, Jr. who was being court-martialed for two murders and other related charges. The case made international headlines with … [Read more...]
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The Truth About the Murder That Ended The Russian Empire Is Finally Revealed In KILLING RASPUTIN
At last a book about the so-called “Mad Monk” of Imperial Russia that lays to rest the myths and reveals the truth about one of the most controversial characters in human history while exploring the impact his murder had on a dynasty, a people, and a country. Written in three parts, KILLING RASPUTIN begins with a biography that describes how a simple unkempt “holy man” from the wilds of Siberia became a friend of Emperor Nicholas II and his … [Read more...]
Author Margarita Nelipa
Margarita Nelipa is of Russian heritage and is the daughter of war refugees who arrived in Australia in 1948. A former medical scientist with a post-graduate qualification in Legal Studies, she turned her interests to fulltime research and writing about medical, legal and historical issues related to the last decades of the Russian Imperial era. Fluent in the Russian language, Margarita has written three books and ten articles for periodicals … [Read more...]
Hear All About “FINDING ANASTASIA” On Crime Beat With Ron Chepesiuk. Get NO STONE UNTURNED For 99 Cents!
Listen in as New York Time bestselling author Steve Jackson and his co-author Peter Sarandinaki discuss the search for the remains of the Russian royal family, and their work to locate the Grand Duke Mikhail Romanov, "the last tsar" of Russia, in Perm with radio host Ron Chepesiuk on Crime Beat. Then starting Tuesday, August 25, you can purchase the eBook of NO STONE UNTURNED: The True Story of the World's Premier Forensic Investigators, … [Read more...]
Post Five: A Visit To The Belaya Gora (White Mountain) Monastery; A People And Their Faith
On Sunday the members of our expedition to locate the remains of the Grand Duke Mikhail Romanov were taken on a field trip by our Russian hosts to the Belaya Gora (for White Mountain) monastery. Located on a high hill about 100 kilometers from Perm, the monastery is both a reminder of Russia’s tragic past, as well as a metaphor for the resilience of the Russian people and their faith. The monastery is dominated by a large, beautiful white … [Read more...]
Meet Debbi Mack’s Heroine Sam McRae Plus The Murderesses of Prohibition-Era Chicago
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press June 14, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT New John Ferak true crime book title contest results Featured Blog Posts by John Ferak, Kevin Sullivan and Steve Jackson Debbi Mack in the spotlight Steve Jackson From Russia With Love video journal and photo gallery Bizarre but True: The Celebrity Murderesses of Prohibition-Era … [Read more...]
Post 1: New York Times Bestselling Author Steve Jackson Joins Team To Search For Grave Of Romanov Grand Duke
Keep Up With The Expedition To Find The Last Tsar's Brother Starting With This First Post In June 1918, the Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich Romanov and his secretary and friend, Brian Johnson, were abducted by Bolsheviks from their hotel in Perm. The assassins told the men that they were being moved to another city for their "safety," placed in horse-drawn carriages and driven out into the countryside near the river Kama. However, after … [Read more...]
