“USA v Raj” Book Launch during Toronto International Film Festival on September 10

Unveiling of Explosive New Memoir “USA v Raj” Exposes Federal Corruption and a Fight for Justice

Our Bureau

New York, NY

In a powerful and unflinching debut, USA v Raj is set to shake the foundations of public trust in the justice system with a harrowing account of one of the most shocking false arrest and imprisonment cases in recent U.S. history. This tell-all memoir, based on a true story, is more than a personal narrative—it’s a bold exposé on systemic abuse, prosecutorial overreach, and the resilience of the human spirit.

USA v Raj dares to share the truth behind a nearly four-year-long nightmare endured by a respected Indian-American surgeon and interventional pain specialist who found himself at the center of a federal scandal. Wrongfully indicted, falsely imprisoned for 1,301 days, and subjected to inhumane treatment, Raj fought an uphill battle that culminated in a unanimous jury acquittal—a rare and resounding vindication.

“This isn’t just my story,” says Raj, “it’s the story of what can happen when power goes unchecked, when the government’s obsession with ‘winning’ overrides truth and justice. But it’s also about faith, perseverance, and never giving up—even in the face of darkness.”

From humble beginnings in India to achieving the American dream through hard work and integrity, USA v Raj retraces a journey that was nearly destroyed by a corrupt system. Yet, through the injustice, Raj emerges not broken, but emboldened—an advocate for truth, justice reform, and the protection of the innocent.

This memoir is both a cautionary tale and an inspiring testament to the strength of character in the face of unimaginable adversity. Readers will be gripped by the twists and turns of Raj’s legal and emotional battle, and inspired by his enduring gratitude and unwavering faith.

Book Launch Details:

Title: USA v Raj

Author: Dr. Raj Bothra, Jenifer DeBellis

Release Date: September 10 2025

Available at: Bookstores, Amazon, Website, etc.

Launch Event: September 10, 1pm, Toronto

About the Author Dr. Raj Bothra

For two decades Dr Raj spent a month each year in India at his own expense to bring awareness on issues like Drug Abuse, HIV AIDS and Smoking Tobacco. For that he was awarded the highest honor Padma Shri by the President of India. He produced educational do pantries on HIV AIDS, Smoking. He travelled across the country to bring awareness on these issues.  He worked with Mother Teresa and had the opportunity to brief Pope John Paul I at the Vatican on health issues in third world countries. He ran Nargis Dutt Charity foundation for a decade to provide state of the art medical equipment to multiple hospitals in India. Here in America and in India he participated in political discourses and wrote multiple papers on various medical and political issues. He worked for two countries he loves most- INDIA and U.S.A. He was wrongly imprisoned by the federal government for 1301 days without trial. On June 29th, 2022 he was acquitted unanimously by a Jury of 12 common men and women. Nothing else was fair or just in the U.S. judicial system. The culture of “Winning At Any Cost” is so pervasive that justice has become blind. This book is to bring awareness and some common sense proposals to bring in changes that no person has to spend 1301 days and eventually declared innocent by Jury.

Co-author Jenifer DeBellis, MFA, is a transformational speaker, PhD candidate, and award-winning author of Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free (Library Tales Publishing), New Wilderness (Cornerstone Press), and Blood Sisters (Main Street Rag). She hosts the Restore Your Inner Warrior® Podcast, edits Pink Panther Magazine, and directs the Detroit Writers’ Guild (501c3). She’s featured in Psychology Today and her writing appears in CALYX, Medical Literary Messenger, The Good Men Project, Solstice, and elsewhere. For more information visit JeniferDeBellis.com.