Richard Muti

Richard Muti has more than 100 publishing credits, including six books and numerous op-ed pieces on history, law, politics, and government published in The New York Times, The Record of Bergen County, New Jersey Monthly, and other publications.

He spent 19 years as a successful trial prosecutor and has taught writing, American government and politics, criminal justice, and history at three New Jersey universities. He is a former Navy pilot and former mayor of Ramsey, New Jersey, his hometown.

His work draws on his experience in law, government, politics, history, and criminal justice, bringing a firsthand perspective to subjects ranging from true crime and American politics to Italian-American heritage and public life.