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Justin Smith is an African-American male in his late 20's. He is a former college football player who earned his degree and established a small marketing business. He had an off and on relationship with a woman for several years and at one point provided her with fraudulent transcripts which she used to obtain a Bachelor's degree. During an argument, she hit him in the head with a baseball bat. He tried to escape by driving off in her vehicle. She hopped in the passenger seat and then inexplicably jumped out of the vehicle while it was still moving. He was later arrested on the charge of attempted murder and had to spend seven months in the Los Angeles County Jail. While incarcerated, he had to fight gang bangers in order to defend himself. His chance of acquittal was two out of a hundred, but thanks to the work of compassionate public defender Ann Haigwood, Justin was found not guilty. This is a true story. His trial took place in October, 2010. What happened to Justin could happen to anyone. It is a call for everyone to stop and think before they act, and hopefully avoid making choices that could ruin their lives.

This is the shocking story of how I survived incest and rape and achieved healing and recovery. There are few darker figures in human history than the father who rapes his own daughters. I, along with my two sisters, was subjected to years of sexual abuse by our father from the age of three to early adulthood. I was also violently and forcefully raped by a neighborhood thug who went on to rape and murder a young mother a few months later. I am sharing my experiences and pain with others in the hope that my tale will let others know that they are not alone, and that they can succeed in fulfilling their lives. Some of the images projected by this book may seem graphic, disgusting or horrific. There is no adjective to describe the torment and anguish that three innocent girls were forced to live with for their entire lives. This book is an examination of psychological terrorism and a look into the darkened bedrooms of America. It is also a journey into the darkest side of human nature. The broken lives, stolen innocence and betrayal of trust is overshadowed by a far greater tragedy. The failure to protect me and my sisters from the deprivations of a very sick man is one thing. The fact that he got away with it is another. This book is also a tale of hope, for I was one of the lucky ones who achieved healing and recovery. If my story gives even just one victim hope and inspiration ato move on, then I will count it as a personal victory.

James Salerno, Boxer is a hard hitting true story in the mold of a Greek tragedy, with the world of the fight game as its backdrop. It pulls no punches in describing Salerno's wars in the ring, his experiences with the women he encountered and the battles he fought with his personal demons. It also provides insight into the world of professional boxing. In addition, it examines the complex personality of a loving, sensitive white male who had the soul of a black fighter and became a rap performer known as Italian Ice after his days in the ring were over. He is recognized as the greatest boxer who never won a championship, and was inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame in June, 2014. James was murdered at the age of thirty eight, but he became a legend... and legends never die.