In Wolf's Clothing

“Everything you thought you knew about this ‘Russian Spy’ caper is wrong. Read In Wolf’s Clothing and discover the astounding truth.” —Guy Benson, FOX News contributor and author “A great story well told. It has everything: a Russian ‘agent’ hawking gun rights and palling around with the NRA, bungling and bullying prosecutors, and a young, devoted defense lawyer not sure what was coming next. If not for the serious consequences, the story of Maria Butina could be a parody. If you watched The Americans—all the while thinking about ‘the Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming’—you must read this book.”—Abbe Smith, Georgetown law professor and author of Case of a Lifetime and Guilty People“Few people understand what it’s like to stand in another person’s shoes. Fewer still can imagine what defense attorney Alfred Carry and his client Maria Butina experienced after she was charged by the United States with a crime that thrust her into the center of political conflict. In In Wolf’s Clothing, Carry offers an insider’s view, exposing society’s dangerous willingness to accept accusations as fact and allow prejudice to masquerade as justice. With quiet wit and keen observation, the book shows why defense attorneys must pull back the veil to strip away media caricatures and governmental overreach that can turn ordinary mistakes into acts of treachery. More than a courtroom narrative, In Wolf’s Clothing is a powerful reminder why zealous advocacy isn’t just about defending clients—it’s about defending proportionality and truth itself. In an age when political theater is valued over the rule of law, and public outrage drowns out constitutional protections, the book drives home a sobering truth: sometimes the most dangerous actors aren’t the accused at all.”—Moses Cook, former president of FAMM, national nonprofit for criminal justice reform

Alfred Carry, a native Midwesterner and longtime Washingtonian, graduated from The University of Virginia before receiving a law degree from Catholic University. After a stint in Boston’s Public Defender Office, Carry now focuses on government investigations and complex civil litigation at Dickinson Wright in Washington, DC. A staunch advocate for criminal defendants, Carry also oversees Congressional inquiries and gives counsel to CEOs, chiefs of staff, and other high-ranking officials. Carry is an avid hockey fan, sometimes rink rat, doting husband, loving son, silly uncle, and responsible dog dad.