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In the fourth reading of Missoula, the focus shifts directly to the case of Jordan Johnson. I was thoroughly engaged in this trial due to an interesting plot twist. Kirsten Pabst, former Missoula County prosecutor, resigned from her post to start her own law firm and represent Johnson. When I read this, I really felt that Pabst had an agenda against rape victims. She is the same prosecutor that would not prosecute the case of Calvin Smith. Earlier in the book, when Calvin was the main focus, I felt that Kirsten Pabst did a disservice by not following up on this case more. I also did not like how understanding and compassionate she was while interviewing Calvin.
When the trial began, my disdain for Kirsten Pabst only grew as I continued to

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