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But beyond the strident rhetoric lies a good story about race, power and the exploitation of gridiron heroes.

So many bizarre twists come to light once the trio joins the case that Alice wonders, “has everything she ever believed about the night that changed her life been a lie?”

Any reporter telling you they are being objective is either lying or doesn’t understand reality or both.

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Attempting a nap, Larette lies on the break room cot, eyes closed, to no avail.

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"I hold that the witnesses have told lies about the events on several occasions," he said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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