The Keystone Kops & Small Town DV – When Conflict of Interest Wrecks the Case
This one's straight out of a small-town sitcom. Public defender Matt Kellegrew from the Nevada City Public Defender's Office shares how a domestic violence case unraveled after the investigating officers — who just happened to be married to each other — put their credibility on trial.
Add in Ashley Ray as a special guest co-host, and you've got the perfect mix of courtroom drama and comic relief. The jury saw through the small-town tangle and handed down the only verdict that made sense: not guilty.
Because when your key witnesses double as husband and wife, maybe you don't have the most airtight investigation.
Episode guide
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Key points from the show notes
- Public defender Matt Kellegrew from the Nevada City Public Defender's Office shares how a domestic violence case unraveled after the investigating officers — who just happened to be married to each other — put their credibility on trial.
- The jury saw through the small-town tangle and handed down the only verdict that made sense: not guilty.
- Because when your key witnesses double as husband and wife, maybe you don't have the most airtight investigation.
Trial or closing note
Public defender Matt Kellegrew from the Nevada City Public Defender's Office shares how a domestic violence case unraveled after the investigating officers — who just happened to be married to each other — put their credibility on trial.
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The guide below is based on official public show notes.