Crime Story Editor

In Part 49 of Inside the Robe, Judge Mader reflects on the influence of supervisors within the District Attorney's office and discusses the seemingly arbitrary nature of sentencing policies. April 28 As my day began, Cora said, “You know, if you keep complaining about inconsistencies in sentencing offers between different supervisors on different floors, they get together and talk. Then I get in trouble for offering dispositions that are regarded as too light. And I am going to be forced to get tougher.” I looked at her in amazement. “Are you kidding me? Your supervisors think it’s okay to have the same...

Links to all of CRIME STORY’S coverage of the Robert Durst trial are here. Season 2 Episode 3: Re-Openings The trial of Robert Durst the murder of his friend Susan Berman resumed on May 18 after a fourteen month delay. We dedicate this episode to telling you how the parties approached restarting their arguments, including Deputy District Attorney John Lewin's tactical decision to focus on some of Robert Durst's most incriminating statements. We also bring you updates on a couple of the more interesting developments that happened beyond the earshot of the jurors. You can listen now by clicking on your preferred platform...

Casting news about In With the Devil and We Own This City, two Crime Story Media projects.

In Part 48 of Inside the Robe, Judge Mader offers anecdotes demonstrating how inconsistent sentencing policies within a prosecutor's office can lead to unfair disparities in plea bargain offers, and she offers self-criticism of when she does not control her instincts to argue with disrespectful attorneys. April 25 Just as teachers live for the day a successful former student comes back to visit, success stories can highlight my day. A letter arrived this morning from a man I sentenced to state prison about ten years ago for killing his mother. The defendant was an accountant, whom all witnesses attested loved his...

In Part 47 of Inside the Robe, Judge Mader brings to a close her tale of a love-triangle attempted murder trial, continues the story of a recidivist drunk driver and offers an anecdote about three self-represented defendants including one disruptive individual who chooses to disqualify her as the judge presiding on his case. April 21 My Red Mass protest was the action of an elected judge. I do not answer to a governor or political party that appointed me. Elected judges can be more outspoken than appointed judges. My history of activism goes way back, however. Challenging the status quo too forcefully...

Episode 241: The People vs Daniel Masterson: Projecting Respect (Masterson 1) Episode 245: The People vs Daniel Masterson: The Tension between Due Process and #MeToo (Masterson 2) Episode 252: The People vs Daniel Masterson: The Protective Power of Institutions (Masterson 3) Episode 258: The People vs. Daniel Masterson: The Statute of Limitations for Rape (Masterson 4) About That 70's Show - Carla Cackowski