Crimes of the Century Radio
Summary: In this debut episode, Crimes of the Century co-hosts look at well-meaning juries getting it wrong in self-defense cases. Plus in the 2nd half of this dual episode, they challenge us to begin reform OUTSIDE prisons instead of relying on hunger strikes and similar efforts by vulnerable prisoners!
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Download Podcast Joined by Estefan Garcia, co-founder of "American Inner-City Builders" which employs ex-offenders, Crimes of the Century radio co-hosts explore the perils of parole in America. Their discussion reveals that parole in America is a "vicious cycle" that does not reduce crime or recidivism and is primarily a system of government oppression. Orange is truly the new Black!
Download Podcast Crimes of the Century radio co-hosts explore the state of medical care in U.S. prisons during this broadcast titled "Department of Corrections, Unless You Need Serious Medical Treatment?!?!" Joined by a licensed correctional officer, COC co-hosts, including noted prisoner abolitionist Dr. Roxanne Greschner, consider the extent to which prison medical staff and/or prison facilities themselves can be liable for grossly inadequate medical treatment of prisoners.
Download Podcast In this broadcast, Crimes of the Century co-hosts examine the good, bad, and ugly of Lafler v. Cooper, the U.S. Supreme Court case confirming criminal defendants' right to effective legal assistance during plea bargaining. Most shabby lawyers are safe from ridicule despite the decision. But Justice Scalia seems to think it turns America's criminal justice system into a loose slot machine, spewing "get out of jail free" passes to criminal hustlers!
Download Podcast In this debut episode, Crimes of the Century co-hosts look at well-meaning juries getting it wrong in self-defense cases. Plus in the 2nd half of this dual episode, they challenge us to begin reform OUTSIDE prisons instead of relying on hunger strikes and similar efforts by vulnerable prisoners!
