Mind Your LGBT's & Q's – When Bias Becomes the Evidence

Season 2 · Episode 20 November 11, 2019 59 min Explicit
Jury and reasonable doubt
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What happens when prosecutors put someone's identity on trial instead of their actions? This case shows just how far bias can twist the justice system.

In this episode, the state tried to stack charges while leaning on stereotypes, hoping prejudice would do the heavy lifting. Instead, the defense peeled back the layers of nonsense, showing the jury how dangerous it is when accusations are fueled by who a person is rather than what they've done.

Because in court, you should be judged by evidence — not identity.

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Jury and reasonable doubt

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  • Instead, the defense peeled back the layers of nonsense, showing the jury how dangerous it is when accusations are fueled by who a person is rather than what they've done.

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