The Playboy Defense Team

January, 1983

When Thomas Lynn Brady left prison, his North Carolina homecoming was a moving demonstration of loyalty. He was met by his entire family, including elderly parents, young wife, daughter, brothers, a sister and in-laws; by the private investigator, the attorney and the various local officials who had helped secure his release. Earlier, the Playboy Defense Team had been there. Senior Editor William J. Helmer twice flew to Asheboro for hearings on a new trial. Brady himself already had spent three...