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March 6, 2026
Book excerpt: "Judge Stone" by Viola Davis & James Patterson
March 6, 2026 / 10:18 AM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- James Patterson has collaborated with Viola Davis on a new thriller called "Judge Stone."
- The book is a courtroom drama that addresses the issue of abortion.
- An excerpt depicts Judge Stone presiding over a trial in Bullock County, Alabama.
- Judge Stone offers hard candies to the jury as a tradition to help them pay attention and feel comfortable.
- The judge's actions appear to be easing the tension for the defendant, Bria, and the jury.
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