#56: Forthcoming Documentary: "In The Executioner’s Shadow"

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"It is a scientific fact that these macaques, like all other primates, including humans, are communicating. They communicate in much the same way we do - facial expressions, vocalizations, body postures, those kinds of things." - Jeff Kerr Jeff Kerr is PETA foundations Chief Legal Officer. I asked him to come on the show to talk about one of PETA’s current lawsuits against the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Nathional Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). PETA is arguing that the monkeys being tested on in a government run facility are capable of communication (or “are communicating”). And that we have a constitutional right under the First Amendment to receive their communications. This could be a game changer in allowing us to see what’s really going on in labs that are funded by taxpayer money, and which have so far been censored from public view. PETA’s lawsuit follows years of NIH’s attempts to deny Freedom of Information requests banning PETA executives from its campus and illegally censoring animal advocates’ speech on NIH’s public social media pages. Through the lawsuit, PETA is seeking a live audio-visual feed to see and hear real-time communications from the macaques who have been kept isolated, used in fear experiments, and had posts cemented into their heads. Anthropologists and other scientists have studied macaque and other primate communications for decades and know that the monkeys communicate effectively and intentionally through lip smacking, fear grimaces, body language, and various cries and sounds—all of which constitute speech under the law. Primatologists can analyze that speech on a deeper level to share their stories with the world.…

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In this episode, we hear from American University School of Communication Professor Rick Stack about a forthcoming, very important documentary concerning the death penalty in America, entitled In The Executioner’s Shadow. This documentary is co-produced by Rick Stack and Professor Maggie Burnette Stogner, also of the American University School of Communication. And the project has been made possible through the support of American University. On Wednesday, April 11, the American University School of Communication will be hosting the first pre-screening of the film. The event is open to the public. Following the pre-screening, there will be a panel discussion. The panel will consist of the three primary characters in the documentary as well as both filmmakers and Diann Rust-Tierney, executive director of the National Coalition Against Death Penalty. Learn more about NACDL. Ivan J. Dominguez, host. Music West Bank (Lezet) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout (Digital Primitives) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0. Running time: 12m40s.

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#56: Forthcoming Documentary: "In The Executioner’s Shadow"

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#64: Interview with Alabama criminal defense attorney Richard S. Jaffe, author of the NACDLPress publication, “Quest for Justice: Defending the Damned” 2nd Ed. 37:22

4 years ago37:22

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In this episode, NACDL Public Affairs and Communications Associate Madeline Sklar sits down (virtually) with Alabama criminal defense attorney Richard S. Jaffe to discuss his NACDLPress publication, Quest for Justice: Defending the Damned 2nd Ed., his four decade-long legal career, and the case of Toforest Johnson. Learn more about NACDL . Madeline Sklar , guest host. Music West Bank ( Lezet ) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout ( Digital Primitives ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 .…

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#63: Interview with Founder and Executive Director of Civil Rights Corps Alec Karakatsanis, author of “Usual Cruelty: The Complicity of Lawyers in the Criminal Injustice System” 1:01:03

4 years ago1:01:03

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In this episode, NACDL Executive Director Norman L. Reimer sits down (virtually) with Founder and Executive Director of Civil Rights Corps Alec Karakatsanis to discuss his book Usual Cruelty: The Complicity of Lawyers in the Criminal Injustice System . Karakatsanis’ book offers a timely critique of the criminal “injustice system” and those who consciously or unconsciously uphold it. Learn more about NACDL . Norman L. Reimer , guest host. Music West Bank ( Lezet ) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout ( Digital Primitives ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 .…

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#62: Interview with NYU School of Law Professor Rachel E. Barkow, Author of "Prisoners of Politics: Breaking the Cycle of Mass Incarceration" 1:21:02

6 years ago1:21:02

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NACDL Executive Director Norman L. Reimer recently interviewed NYU School of Law Professor Rachel E. Barkow, author of Prisoners of Politics: Breaking the Cycle of Mass Incarceration , published earlier this year. Professor Barkow’s outstanding and well-researched book calls for an approach to criminal justice grounded in rational decision making rather than emotional fervor driven by political expedience. Learn more about NACDL . Norman L. Reimer , guest host. Music West Bank ( Lezet ) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout ( Digital Primitives ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 .…

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#61: Televerde, the Arouet Foundation, and Second Chances for Women Coming Out of Incarceration 28:37

6 years ago28:37

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In this episode, we learn about two very interesting and innovative organizations opening the doors of rehabilitation, skills development, and successful re-entry for women in and coming out of the prison system – Televerde and the Arouet Foundation . We hear from Michelle Cirocco, Chief Social Responsibility Officer at Televerde, and Alison Rapping, Chief Executive Officer of Arouet, both based in Phoenix, Arizona, about the incredible opportunities they are providing for women coming out of incarceration. Learn more about NACDL . Ivan J. Dominguez , host. Music West Bank ( Lezet ) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout ( Digital Primitives ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 . Running time: 28m37s.…

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#60: Federal Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton’s Important New Book, "51 Imperfect Solutions: States and the Making of American Constitutional Law" 22:32

6 years ago22:32

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In this episode, we hear from Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton who sits on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Judge Sutton recently released a terrific book, 51 Imperfect Solutions: States and the Making of American Constitutional Law . There is much to learn for criminal defense lawyers and others from Judge Sutton’s book and from this podcast. I spoke with Judge Sutton by phone last month while he was teaching state constitutional law in the January term at Harvard Law School. Learn more about NACDL . Ivan J. Dominguez , host. Ian Nawalinski , production assistant. Music West Bank ( Lezet ) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout ( Digital Primitives ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 . Running time: 22m31s.…

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#59: Criminal Discovery Reform Efforts in Virginia 24:08

7 years ago24:08

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In this episode, we explore the ongoing, multi-year effort to bring criminal discovery reform to the Commonwealth of Virginia, an effort in which NACDL has been a leader. First, I spoke with Doug Ramseur, the capital defender for central Virginia and past president and current board member of Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. We then hear from Virginia State Senator Bill Stanley and NACDL’s Senior Manager for Advocacy Monica Reid . Learn more about NACDL . Ivan J. Dominguez , host. Music West Bank ( Lezet ) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout ( Digital Primitives ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 . Running time: 24m08s.…

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#58: NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson on Clemency, Collateral Consequences, and Criminal Justice Reform 11:43

7 years ago11:43

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In this episode, we hear from Derrick Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the NAACP, the nation’s oldest civil rights organization. I caught up with Mr. Johnson after a meeting he had in New York concerning the NACDL/FAMM State Clemency Project, which the NAACP is supporting. Mr. Johnson spoke about the NAACP, criminal justice reform, race and the criminal justice system, the collateral consequences of arrest or conviction, and clemency. Learn more about NACDL . Ivan J. Dominguez , host. Music West Bank ( Lezet ) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout ( Digital Primitives ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 . Running time: 11m43s.…

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#57: Episode Fifty-Seven – The Right to Counsel: A Conversation with Utah Judge Michael W. Kwan 17:46

7 years ago17:46

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As part of NACDL’s Public Defense Training Program, NACDL visited Utah to provide a free training to defense lawyers. While in Utah, NACDL Public Affairs & Communications Assistant Allie Funk had the opportunity to sit down with Judge Michael W. Kwan to discuss the right to counsel in America. Since 1998, Judge Kwan has served the Taylorsville Municipal Justice Court in Taylorsville, Utah, which is a suburb of Salt Lake City. This court is one of limited jurisdiction, meaning it handles Class B misdemeanors, Class C misdemeanors, and infractions. Judge Kwan presides over a range of charges, from speeding and moving violations to drug possession, sex work, domestic violence, and driving under the influence. Learn more about NACDL . Alexandra Funk , host; Ivan J. Dominguez , production assistant. Music West Bank ( Lezet ) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout ( Digital Primitives ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 . Running time: 17m45s.…

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#56: Forthcoming Documentary: "In The Executioner’s Shadow" 12:41

7 years ago12:41

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In this episode, we hear from American University School of Communication Professor Rick Stack about a forthcoming, very important documentary concerning the death penalty in America, entitled In The Executioner’s Shadow . This documentary is co-produced by Rick Stack and Professor Maggie Burnette Stogner , also of the American University School of Communication. And the project has been made possible through the support of American University. On Wednesday, April 11, the American University School of Communication will be hosting the first pre-screening of the film. The event is open to the public. Following the pre-screening, there will be a panel discussion. The panel will consist of the three primary characters in the documentary as well as both filmmakers and Diann Rust-Tierney, executive director of the National Coalition Against Death Penalty. Learn more about NACDL . Ivan J. Dominguez , host. Music West Bank ( Lezet ) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout ( Digital Primitives ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 . Running time: 12m40s.…

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#55: "The Feminine Sixth: Women for the Defense" 14:48

7 years ago14:48

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Tomorrow is March 1, the start of Women’s History Month, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, through its publishing unit NACDL Press, is releasing The Feminine Sixth: Women for the Defense , a groundbreaking book on women in criminal defense by Andrea D. Lyon. Ms. Lyon is a leading criminal defense attorney, legal scholar, Dean and Professor of Law at Valparaiso University School of Law, and decades-long NACDL member. The Feminine Sixth: Women for the Defense probes the non-fictional accounts of women criminal defense lawyers. Set at a fictional symposium held during Women’s History Month, nine accomplished lawyers reveal the unique ways in which they experience criminal defense practice, the courtroom, and their relationships with clients. With detailed insight into their personal and professional lives, this book illuminates the vital role and immense contributions of women in the profession. Each page invites the reader to travel through moments of justice and injustice, sorrow and joy, and failure and success. The Feminine Sixth: Women for the Defense offers an intimate story of those who tirelessly represent people accused of crime. Order your copy of The Feminine Sixth: Women for the Defense at www.thefemininesixth.com . And join the conversation with #TheFeminine6th on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thefeminine6th and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/thefeminine6th . Learn more about NACDL . Ivan J. Dominguez , host; Alexandra Funk , production assistant. Music West Bank ( Lezet ) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout ( Digital Primitives ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 . Running time: 14m47s.…

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#54: "The War on Kids," an Essential New Book by Professor Cara Drinan 30:59

8 years ago30:59

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In this podcast, we hear from Professor Cara Drinan about her new book released today by Oxford University Press, The War on Kids: How American Juvenile Justice Lost Its Way . This is a must read. Professor Drinan’s masterful and accessible book weaves together the stories of individual children in our criminal justice system with history, analysis, and a prescription for reform. I have to say, I just love it when a single book can make me so well-informed, educated, and empowered on such an important issue that is urgently challenging America. Professor Drinan is a professor of law at the Catholic University of America. I had a chance to sit down with her recently at the George Washington University School of Law where she is visiting for the year. Learn more about NACDL . Ivan J. Dominguez , host; Alexandra Funk and Ian Nawalinski , production assistants. Music West Bank ( Lezet ) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout ( Digital Primitives ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 . Running time: 30m58s.…

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#53: South Carolina’s Sixth Amendment-Free Zones 27:57

8 years ago27:57

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Last year, NACDL released its first report on South Carolina’s summary courts, Summary Injustice: A Look at Constitutional Deficiencies in South Carolina's Summary Courts . This first report was a joint project with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU of South Carolina. Then, earlier this year, NACDL released its second report on South Carolina's summary courts, Rush to Judgment: How South Carolina's Summary Courts Fail to Protect Constitutional Rights . As demonstrated in the reports, these courts routinely fail to inform defendants of their right to counsel and refuse to provide counsel to the poor at all stages of the criminal process. South Carolina summary courts also regularly violate the Constitution by sentencing defendants to jail simply because they cannot afford to pay fines. In this podcast, we hear from Diane DePietropaolo Price, who until recently served as NACDL’s Public Defense Training Manager. Diane was the lead author of the 2016 Summary Injustice report. We also hear from Dr. Alisa Smith, the Chair of the Department of Legal Studies at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Smith was the lead researcher and co-author of Rush to Judgment . Learn more about NACDL . Ivan J. Dominguez , host; Alexandra Funk and Ian Nawalinski , production assistants. Music West Bank ( Lezet ) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout ( Digital Primitives ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 . Running time: 27m57s.…

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#52: NACDL’s First Amendment Strike Force and Mass Defense Unit 8:33

8 years ago8:33

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The Foundation for Criminal Justice (FCJ) and NACDL have established the First Amendment Strike Force and Mass Defense Unit. The goal of this project is to provide qualified counsel to represent protesters when the exercise of First Amendment rights results in arrest and prosecution. Specifically, NACDL supports a cadre of criminal defense lawyers who will be available to provide pro bono assistance to protesters throughout the country in the event of mass arrests. For those lawyers who volunteer, NACDL will maintain a database of available counsel and provide training and support at no cost. In this episode of “The Criminal Docket,” we hear from FCJ President and Past NACDL President Gerald B. Lefcourt. We also learn from volunteer attorneys Mary Chartier, Joshua Dratel, and Bill Gallagher why they have volunteered for this important pro bono initiative. Learn more about NACDL . Ivan J. Dominguez , host; Alexandra Funk and Ian Nawalinski, production assistants. Music West Bank ( Lezet ) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout ( Digital Primitives ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 . Running time: 8m32s.…

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#51: Packingham v. North Carolina: Collateral Consequences at the High Court 21:44

8 years ago21:44

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NACDL Director of Public Affairs & Communications Ivan J. Dominguez recently had the opportunity to speak with attorneys Jonathan Hacker and Deanna Rice from the Washington, D.C. office of O’Melveny & Myers LLP. Jon and Deanna, together with their Associate Kimya Saied, co-authored NACDL’s amicus curiae, or friend of the court, brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Packingham v. North Carolina . The case concerns the proliferation of collateral consequences that deprive convicted persons of fundamental rights without a sound basis in law. At issue in this case is a North Carolina law that makes it a felony for a person on North Carolina’s registry of former sex offenders to use a social media platform if the site is known to allow minors to have an account. Mr. Packingham was convicted of posting “God is good” on Facebook in celebration of the dismissal of a traffic ticket. Learn more about NACDL . Ivan J. Dominguez , host; Ezra Dunkle-Polier and Alexandra Funk , production assistants. Music West Bank ( Lezet ) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 and Walkabout ( Digital Primitive s) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 . Running time: 21m44s.…

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#50: Professor Suja A. Thomas on "The Missing American Jury" 24:01

9 years ago24:01