On today’s podcast we present an exclusive conversation with Eric Siddall vice president of the ADDA the professional association for Deputy District Attorneys of Los Angeles county. Siddall joins me to discuss the first year of Los Angeles district attor

Interview: Eric Siddall, VP of the LA Association of Deputy District Attorneys on George Gascón's First Year as L.A. D.A.

Carla Cackowski reflects on the culpability of the average viewer who may have — intentionally or not — lifted up a person not deserving of public adulation.

Opinion: Carla Cackowski's About That 70s Show

In Part 95, Judge Mader concludes her chronicle of a year in the life of a judge. In her afterword, Judge Mader reflects on the family members who got her to where she is today.

Inside the Robe: A Judge’s Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America – Part 95

In Part 94, Judge Mader recounts a unique apology from a defendant’s family member to a victim’s family during a sentencing hearing. The Judge also details a catch-22 situation where a defendant is deemed neither competent enough to enter a plea because n

Inside the Robe: A Judge’s Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America – Part 94

In Part 93, Judge Mader explains a tactic she uses both to discipline herself to follow the law and to discourage prosecutors from over-charging. She also reflects on a plea deal she approved that she has come to feel is unfair to the victims in the case.

Inside the Robe: A Judge’s Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America – Part 93

In Part 92, Judge Mader assesses the dismissal of a vehicular manslaughter case based on evidence of faulty brakes. The Judge also explores some of the specific legal perils faced by a defendant who decides to represent themselves when accused of a sex cr

Inside the Robe: A Judge’s Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America – Part 92

In Part 91, Judge Mader discusses the case of a repeat offender seeking a lesser sentence because of health concerns, while reflecting on an earlier case to muse on unexpected romantic pairings that she sees in court proceedings.

Inside the Robe: A Judge’s Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America – Part 91

In Part 90, Judge Mader explains the role of a court commissioner and what happens when these court officers make a misstep. She then details the boundaries she sets for herself when friends and family ask for legal advice.

Inside the Robe: A Judge’s Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America – Part 90

In Part 7 of our Crime Story Series Nuremberg, we examine the U.K. prosecutors’ tightly-focused presentation of Count Two of the indictment, particularly as it played in contrast to the Americans’ unapologetic power-grab.

Series: Nuremberg - Part 7

Conversations about crime and justice narrative in all its forms. We will interview audio-visual and literary storytellers about how and why they create crime and trial stories.  
We will also speak with criminal justice experts about how they present compelling narratives for criminal cases and for public policy initiatives to jurors, judges, legislators and the general public. 
Hosted by Crime Story Publisher/Editor Kary Antholis

The Crime Story Podcast with Kary Antholis

The Crime Story Podcast with Kary Antholis

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372. Interview: Eric Siddall, VP of the LA Association of Deputy District Attorneys on George Gascón's First Year as L.A. D.A.

371. Opinion: Carla Cackowski's About That 70s Show

370. Inside the Robe: A Judge’s Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America – Part 95

369. Inside the Robe: A Judge’s Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America – Part 94

368. Inside the Robe: A Judge’s Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America – Part 93

367. Inside the Robe: A Judge’s Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America – Part 92

366. Inside the Robe: A Judge’s Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America – Part 91

365. Inside the Robe: A Judge’s Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America – Part 90

364. Series: Nuremberg - Part 7