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Extra: Did the Gerhartsreiter jury get it right?

October 21, 2013 / 01:21

This episode discusses the case of Clark Rockefeller, focusing on the prosecution's burden of proof and the defense's perspective on innocence. Key topics include the legal standards for proving guilt and the implications of evidence presented in court.

The conversation features insights from legal experts who argue that the prosecution did not meet the standard of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. They emphasize the importance of analyzing evidence from both sides, suggesting that there are equally plausible interpretations that could indicate innocence.

Listeners hear about the complexities of the legal process, particularly how juries interpret evidence and the significance of reasonable doubt in criminal cases. The discussion raises questions about the fairness of the trial and the role of the defense in advocating for the accused.

Overall, the episode provides a critical look at the legal proceedings surrounding Clark Rockefeller's case, highlighting the nuances of the justice system and the challenges faced by defendants.

TLDR

Legal experts discuss the Clark Rockefeller case and the prosecution's failure to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Episode

1:21
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but do you think he's innocent I I think the way I approach every single case not
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just Clark rockefeller's case is has the prosecution proven this case Beyond A Reasonable Doubt I do not believe that
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the prosecution in this case came close to proving this case Beyond a reasonable
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doubt you may think that's sour grapes but it doesn't feel that way to me I take a good good look that that's a
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premise that means an awful lot to both Brad and I but you won't say he's innocent well we we resp we respect the
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jury's process we disagree and we weren't there in 1985 we can't conclusively say what what
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what happened we can simply do the same thing that everybody else did was look at the evidence analyze the evidence and
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it's our very strong opinion and continues to be that for every single inference that the prosecution ask the
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jury to draw from a particular piece of evidence pointing towards guilt there was an equal inference particularly if
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you put it in this covering up a con context towards innocent and in our experience in our understanding of the
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law whether it's California Massachusetts New York anywhere is that tie goes to the runner it goes to the
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defendant and that equals not guilty

Episode Highlights

  • Defense's Stance on Innocence
    The defense argues that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
    “I do not believe that the prosecution came close.”
    @ 00m 09s
    October 21, 2013
  • Legal Principle: Tie Goes to the Runner
    The defense asserts that in doubt, the verdict should favor the defendant.
    “Tie goes to the runner, it goes to the defendant.”
    @ 01m 15s
    October 21, 2013

Episode Quotes

  • I do not believe that the prosecution came close.
    Extra: Did the Gerhartsreiter jury get it right?
  • Tie goes to the runner, it goes to the defendant.
    Extra: Did the Gerhartsreiter jury get it right?

Key Moments

  • Prosecution's Failure00:09
  • Legal Principle01:15