You've Got Mail, Cuz – When Emails Wreck the State's Case

Season 5 · Episode 12 September 17, 2023 1 hr 33 min Explicit
Sexual assaultWitness credibilityDigital evidenceJury and reasonable doubt
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Family drama, digital receipts, and a whole lot of reasonable doubt. In this episode, a cousin accused her own cousin of sexual assault — but the prosecution's story unraveled thanks to a treasure trove of emails between the two.

What started as a serious allegation turned into a courtroom demolition, as the defense used the inbox to shred the state's theory piece by piece. By the time the jury saw the messages, there was only one outcome left: not guilty.

Because sometimes the best witness isn't a person at all — it's Gmail.

Episode guide

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Sexual assaultWitness credibilityDigital evidenceJury and reasonable doubt

Key points from the show notes

  • Family drama, digital receipts, and a whole lot of reasonable doubt.
  • In this episode, a cousin accused her own cousin of sexual assault — but the prosecution's story unraveled thanks to a treasure trove of emails between the two.
  • By the time the jury saw the messages, there was only one outcome left: not guilty.

Trial or closing note

Family drama, digital receipts, and a whole lot of reasonable doubt.

Transcript availability

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The guide below is based on official public show notes.

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