A Shady Officer & A Gentleman OG – When Self-Defense Beats a Rigged Case

Season 5 · Episode 6 June 11, 2023 1 hr 33 min Explicit
Murder / homicideSelf-defenseCross-examinationJury and reasonable doubt
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This one's got it all: a gang murder prosecution, shady cops hiding evidence, an OG gangster out of central casting testifying for the defense, and a judge making prosecution-friendly rulings like it was their side hustle.

But even with the deck stacked, Public Defender Jimmy showed the jury the truth: this was self-defense, not murder. With grit, skill, and fearless cross, he tore down the state's case until the only verdict left was not guilty.

It's part courtroom thriller, part character drama, and 100% why we love public defenders.

Episode guide

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Murder / homicideSelf-defenseCross-examinationJury and reasonable doubt

Key points from the show notes

  • This one's got it all: a gang murder prosecution, shady cops hiding evidence, an OG gangster out of central casting testifying for the defense, and a judge making prosecution-friendly rulings like it was their side hustle.
  • But even with the deck stacked, Public Defender Jimmy showed the jury the truth: this was self-defense, not murder.
  • With grit, skill, and fearless cross, he tore down the state's case until the only verdict left was not guilty.

Trial or closing note

But even with the deck stacked, Public Defender Jimmy showed the jury the truth: this was self-defense, not murder.

Transcript availability

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The guide below is based on official public show notes.

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