Railroaded in Cooperstown

by David K. Butler Sr.

A compelling true David and Goliath story about an honest man who risked everything to fight for truth and justice against corporate and political greed, power, and corruption. In his capacity as Chief of Police for the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway, David had been working for several weeks investigating a double fatality train accident when Walter Rich, the company's president, came into his office, a notice of claim against the railroad in his hand, and shut the door. Rich looked nervous and upset and starting talking about the lawsuit. He paused, and then without looking directly at me said " You'll have to lie for us on this one" and without saying another word, turned and walked out. David's response would set in motion a chilling true story of what can happen to one honest man when he confronts politics, power, and corruption in the small but famous of village of Cooperstown, New York.

206 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Sue Potter]

Interesting, excellent writing skill about the stress political power, greed and corruption that one man who tries to make the railroads safe for employees, bystanders and families who lost lives at unsafe railroad crossings.. Who actually holds all the power? and the struggle to obtain truth justice and ethical principles for the stricken families... A wakeup call for public safety.

[Jason Bernhardt · Rating 4 out of 5]

You would never believe the immoral things corporate railroad executives get away with. This is a true story of just that. Read about how David Butler was 'railroaded' in Cooperstown, NY.

[Joe Geronimo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totally believable!

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a true story about the corruption of public officials and the railroading of railroad employees in the Cooperstown area. How the power of one man ruined many lives and caused the death of some and getting away with it and how our congressman and senator did nothing about it.
I suggest reading this book and open our eyes to what goes on all around us!