Jean S. Harris was convicted in 1981 of killing her longtime lover , Dr. Herman Tarnower . Tarnower wrote a best-selling book touting the benefits of a high-protein , low-fat diet . The case ignited a national debate about Harris and the shooting . Hide Caption
Jean S. Harris was convicted in 1981 of killing her longtime lover , Dr. Herman Tarnower . Tarnower wrote a best-selling book touting the benefits of a high-protein , low-fat diet . The case ignited a national debate about Harris and the shooting . She claimed she accidentally killed Tarnower in a struggle for a gun .