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Robert Durst lawyer speaks out about secretly recorded audio and his client's arrest

March 21, 2015 / 01:35

This episode discusses the arrest of Robert Durst, the involvement of filmmakers, and journalistic ethics. Key topics include the actions of law enforcement in Los Angeles and the implications of interviews conducted with Durst.

The conversation reveals that the speaker learned about Durst's arrest through a phone call on a Sunday morning. They express skepticism about the motives behind the arrest, suggesting it was influenced by media competition.

Details are shared about the filmmakers' decision to turn over their interview with Durst to law enforcement, indicating a breach of journalistic ethics. The speaker critiques the portrayal of Durst's statements, questioning their authenticity.

Overall, the episode raises questions about the intersection of media, ethics, and law enforcement in high-profile cases.

TLDR

Robert Durst's arrest linked to media actions and ethics concerns.

Episode

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you you were though aware that that authorities in La had filed a warrant for his arrest I found out about it
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prior to his arrest no I found out he was arrested that's the first time you knew suay Sunday morning I got a phone
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call and what did you think why did you think he had been arrested then well I knew it was because of the television
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program you know you these guys out there were rushing to not be embarrassed by some television producer hunting for
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ra ratings uh outdoing them on their investigation and so they're out there trying to play catchup when did you
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learn that the filmmakers had actually turned over their interview with Robert Durst to law enforcement in La well I
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figured they probably would and I don't know when they did it um or but uh I guess well I learned it for sure when
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jki said so did by Bob know that this interview would be handed over to law enforcement
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if I taught a course in journalistic ethics I'd give him an F but the bottom line is you have your
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client seemingly saying what did I do I kill them all of course that's what dky wants everybody to believe and what do
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you really think this was no I don't I don't buy that at all what El I think it was trickery I think it was slick I
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think it was great drama but it's not the truth

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Episode Highlights

  • Filmmakers Hand Over Interview
    The filmmakers turned over their interview with Robert Durst to law enforcement, raising ethical questions.
    “If I taught a course in journalistic ethics, I'd give him an F.”
    @ 01m 07s
    March 21, 2015

Episode Quotes

  • What did I do? I kill them all?
    Robert Durst lawyer speaks out about secretly recorded audio and his client's arrest
  • I think it was trickery. I think it was slick.
    Robert Durst lawyer speaks out about secretly recorded audio and his client's arrest

Key Moments

  • Arrest Discovery00:14
  • Media Pressure00:27
  • Ethical Dilemma01:07
  • Dramatic Revelations01:26