This was a great book that gave a lot of facts that are not well known to the public about mistakes and misconduct from our justice system. and how innocent people wind up in the prison systems.

I lived in Mansfield from kindergarten through college. It was a wonderful place as a youth, not too big and not too small. Possum Run Swim Club, Sunset Park, Hidden Hollow Camp, Richland Mall...ice cream in the summer, sled riding at Therm-O-Disc hill in winters. The annual News-Journal tennis tournament. Maybe a lot of communities have Mr. Hyde along with Dr. Jekyll, but this book was a major eye-opener (as was recently learning about Mansfield's infamous 1962 "Tea Room" sting. Not sure what's up with the cops in that town). When I lived there, Sheriff Weikel won every election, and his consistent favorable coverage in the News-Journal made him seem invincible. Then, while in college, I read in "Newsweek" about his downfall. It couldn't have happened to a sleazier guy. Thanks, Mr. Yant, for your diligent work and bravery. Sometimes it takes an outsider. This book is not only revelatory, it also capsulizes what responsible journalism is about.

Martin Yant is a crusader and a truth-seeker! My family and I lived trough this Badge of Terror, (chapter 2) The Kelly Dean Gentry story. The only justice that my brother Dean ever received was Martin Yant investigating and exposing the corruption in Manfield, Ohio. Mr. Yant Thank you for telling Dean’s story. We are grateful that you cared enough to dig for the truth and expose the corruption and the murder of my brother Dean. Also, to Sean Edwards- ( A previous reviewer) How dare you say that it’s all lies! You sir, wouldn’t know the truth if it slapped you in the face! My family lived it! You have no idea the evil that lived in your “uncle!”

Still don't know what happened to my cousin Rodney. Was in the mix for the officers and was taken into custody and when my grandmother went to see him at the jail they told her he was shipped off out west. Never found him or heard from him. He was silenced.

This book was better than described. It was in new condition and the shipping was extremely fast.

Well written journal style book about deplorably corrupt lawmen and situations in and about Richland county in Ohio.

An ALMOST unbelievable accounting of the evil that paraded as justice involving certain corrupt authorities during their reigns of terror in Ohio. I became acquainted with the results of such... corruption June 11,1970. Kelly Dean Gentry, who was brutally murdered on that morning is my beloved brother. Our family have never seen an ounce of justice. (Badge of Terror, chapter 2). Martin Yant's sacrifice for the truth is honorable, a true calling.

Easy read ! True story about my hometown.

An informative piece of literature. A must read for anyone who wants to know and understand the truth about the bureaucratic, mass incarceration machine that has become an injustice system. Every citizen should be informed as to both the good and the bad truths, the polished perfections that work as well as the dirty truths that take our liberties. If we aren't informed to both sides we lose our voice and our democracy and most important our ability to make positive changes in our nation to keep it being the greatest country in the world. I would encourage everyone who votes, who is called to jury duty, who cares about the future of relations between law enforcement/judicial systems and our citizens to read this book, to be informed about ALL sides or the political machine that governs us and to be informed voters and citizens that make positive changes to ensure the liberty and greatness of our wonderful nation. This is a quick and easy read that will enlighten you in ways that only those who have experienced wrongs in the system, that sometimes breaks down, could understand.

Fascinating, well-written. Martin Yant’s passion for justice is apparent.

Everyone should read this. Normal everyday people think this doesn't happen but it does. People don't want to believe that Prosecutors, Sheriff's or Judges that they vote into office could or would deliberately convict the wrong man or woman. Happens everyday and people don't care? Why? If it were an animal wrongly accused of biting someone, and put to death, people would be outraged, but when it is a person it is like so what, he lost 10, 20 or 30 years of his life in prison. It matters people and we need to start considering our constitution that one is INNOCENT until Proven Guilty and Prosecutors are human subject to mistakes and out and misconduct....Do your self a favor and read this.

I bought for someone and it's a very informative insight into the real problem of people doing harm to someone's entire life for their own selfish sick acts of injustice in the US. The criminal justice system is wrong on so many levels. Stand up for the people and protect them from this insanity.

Absolutely couldn't put it down!! Great book and easy read!!!! I am reading this book again and finding info I missed the first time!!

Should be required reading.

My grandmother wanted this book because she was from Mansfield Ohio. she enjoyed it

Thoroughly enjoyed the book and admire writer Martin Yant for all he's done to take on the establishment in his lifetime! What a public servant! One person found this helpful