Forging the Star: The Official Modern History of the United States Marshals Service

by David S Turk and David S. Turk

Book Overview

What do diverse events such as the integration of the University of Mississippi, the federal trials of Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa, the confrontation at Ruby Ridge, and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina have in common? The U.S. Marshals were instrumental in all of them. Whether pursuing dangerous felons in each of the 94 judicial districts or extraditing them from other countries; protecting federal judges, prosecutors, and witnesses from threats;...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574416545
• ISBN13: 9781574416541
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: University of North Texas Press
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.4" x 9.3"