A Father's Absence Makes The Defense Grow Fonder – When the State Brings Drama Instead of Proof
Public Defender Anne steps into trial where family drama took center stage. The allegations? Vandalizing her baby daddy's car window and assaulting his longtime girlfriend. The supposed victim? He didn't even bother to show up and testify.
Anne seized on the holes, exposed the shaky testimony that did make it in, and showed the jury exactly why this case was more soap opera than solid prosecution. The result: not guilty.
Because when the state tries to put family squabbles on trial without the key player, it's less "justice system" and more "daytime TV."
Episode guide
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Key points from the show notes
- Anne seized on the holes, exposed the shaky testimony that did make it in, and showed the jury exactly why this case was more soap opera than solid prosecution.
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