After weeks of torture at the hands of Greek authorities, a fellow reporter goes on trial for the murder of George Polk. The dead man’s teenage brother winces through the proceedings but William Polk’s doubts about the suspect’s guilt are stifled by the bullying of a legendary spymaster. Government documents show U.S. officials colluding with Gen. Donovan to keep American journalists in line as the show trial unfolds. Gregory Staktopoulos fights for justice. Another motive for the killing of George Polk emerges.

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