Ben Crump signs 7-figure deal to write fiction novel of Black civil rights attorney

National civil rights attorney Ben Crump has signed a seven-figure deal with Bantam Books to write a series of crime novels featuring black civil rights lawyers.

The series will follow Bo Lee Cooper, a black civil rights lawyer not unlike Crump, as he “tackles cases of corruption and injustice while celebrating black love and resilience.”

“We feel it is important to introduce the world to a charismatic figure who shows us the reality of the world of law and the justice system through the eyes and experiences of marginalized and voiceless people,” Crump said. Ta. varietywhich first broke the news.

“People of color allow readers to step into a vast world of characters they would never otherwise be aware of or understand, and in the process, hopefully broaden their horizons and make society truly You can even decide to be part of the movement towards justice for all,” he added.

As part of the deal, Bantam Books, which is owned by Random House and publishes works by authors such as Maya Angelou, Ray Bradbury and Louis L’Amour, will publish the first two books in Crump’s crime series. It’s planned.

“I’m excited to share this series from my decades of courtroom experience and personal demotion with the world,” he wrote. Statement on Instagram.

Crump is a pastor who has won settlements on behalf of the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Henrietta Lacks, and residents of Flint, Michigan. He has been called the “Attorney General of Black America.” . Al Sharpton.

but he said daily beastthere is no “black superpower lawyer” in many of today’s legal thrillers.

“Traditionally, we’ve had legal thrillers that focus on ‘who did it?'” Crump said. “Well, what I’m introducing is ‘Why did you do that?'”

“And when we dismantle society through interesting characters to understand not just how injustice happened, but why it happened and how we overcame it, It’s going to be fascinating,” he added.