How Do You Like Them Grapefruits?
Fresh out of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, public defenders Ben Jackson and Tirza take us inside a jaw-dropping trial where their client faced 27 counts of rape and sexual assault — charges that carried a maximum of 286 years in prison.
This one's got it all: bad policing, bizarre allegations, wild medical testimony, and defenders who wouldn't quit until the jury said not guilty.
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- Fresh out of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, public defenders Ben Jackson and Tirza take us inside a jaw-dropping trial where their client faced 27 counts of rape and sexual assault — charges that carried a maximum of 286 years in prison.
- This one's got it all: bad policing, bizarre allegations, wild medical testimony, and defenders who wouldn't quit until the jury said not guilty.
Trial or closing note
This one's got it all: bad policing, bizarre allegations, wild medical testimony, and defenders who wouldn't quit until the jury said not guilty.
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The guide below is based on official public show notes.