Archive for July 2023
LA County Deputy Sheriffs Apparently Never Got the Memo
On June 24, 2023, two LA County Deputy Sheriffs arrested two persons in Lancaster, CA under confusing circumstances. The first arrest was of a man that the deputies told was being detained for investigation. He was arrested — but the deputies conducted no investigation from detention to arrest. The second arrest was of a woman…
Read MoreThe Metamorphosis of Yusef Salaam
This story begins with a 1989 rape in Central Park, involves a New York real estate tycoon who threw gas on a fire, and evolves into a remarkable and inspiring story of citizenship. Serge and Clarke discuss the life (at least so far) of Yusef Salaam. This episode is a short listen about a modern…
Read MoreThe Supremes Aren’t Just Classic Motown: Our Top 5 Cases
Do you have a favorite Supreme Court decision? Join Serge and Clarke and attorney Shawn Vinson in a lively discussion about each person’s top five favorite decisions of the United States Supreme Court. We might surprise you!
Read MoreSouth Baltimore Brooklyn Day Block Party Nets Thirty Casualties
On July 2, 2023, two to 12 gunslingers shot 30 people, including 14 children, at a single holiday block party in Baltimore. No police officers were assigned to the event where 700 to 1000 people had gathered. But at the same time, many extra police officers were assigned to traditionally white areas of Baltimore festivity.…
Read MoreScot Peterson Acquitted of All Charges for Inaction at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High
Join Serge and Clarke in a discussion with our special guest Kemp Freund as we discuss the charges brought against School Resource Officer Scot Peterson for his inaction during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre on February 14, 2018. On June 28, 2023 Peterson was found not guilty on all 11 counts brought against…
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