Hakuna Matata – No Worries, Just a Murder Trial (While 38 Weeks Pregnant)

Season 3 · Episode 7 April 19, 2020 1 hr 8 min Explicit
Murder / homicideSelf-defenseForensic / medical evidenceCross-examinationJury and reasonable doubt
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Self-defense. A murder charge. A jury trial in Washington State. Oh, and did we mention the public defender was 38 weeks pregnant when it all began? Talk about labor pains.

The prosecution tried to paint the case as cold-blooded murder. But the defense showed the jury what it really was: a fight for survival. Between medical testimony, cross-examination fireworks, and a baby bump in the well of the court, this trial was anything but ordinary.

Because sometimes zealous advocacy means proving your client's innocence and proving you can do it while timing contractions.

Episode guide

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Murder / homicideSelf-defenseForensic / medical evidenceCross-examinationJury and reasonable doubt

Key points from the show notes

  • A jury trial in Washington State.
  • The prosecution tried to paint the case as cold-blooded murder.
  • But the defense showed the jury what it really was: a fight for survival.

Trial or closing note

Between medical testimony, cross-examination fireworks, and a baby bump in the well of the court, this trial was anything but ordinary.

Transcript availability

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The guide below is based on official public show notes.

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