During the late 1980's, as crack hit every Black community with a viciousness we had never seen before or since, laws were passed that affected those communities that would forever change the way law enforcement viewed them and treated them. It also changed how they viewed and treated themselves.
Kathie — the person on the verge of becoming a doctor when she vanished — is sometimes lost in the tumult of the Robert Durst story and the span of time. But this mind-bending tale really begins with Kathie.
This special breaking news edition of Jury Duty discusses the Thursday, July 29, motion by Robert Durst's defense team for a mistrial based on Durst’s declining health.
In Part 68, Judge Mader explains the challenges of proving ‘aiding and abetting’ cases, and then reflects on the impact a sincere, empathetic prosecutor can have on the criminal legal process.
In Part 67, Judge Mader navigates her colleagues’ sensitivities while editing a magazine for judges. Mader also explores the fine line judges must walk when talking to defendants about plea offers.
During the late 1980's, as crack hit every Black community with a viciousness we had never seen before or since, laws were passed that affected those communities that would forever change the way law enforcement viewed them and treated them. It also changed how they viewed and treated themselves.
Floyd Collins was 23 years old when he was sentenced to life in prison for murder. Now at 47, the San Francisco native has become a staunch advocate for victims of domestic violence.
