Chicago, Illinois, May 3rd 2019: [911 call]: Please I need help. Please. She just got shot. In her stomach. Please we need somebody now! Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s5e8: Angry Shooter or Hammer Attack Defense?
I represent John Brown. He’s charged with attempted murder, home invasion and aggravated battery with a firearm. If John is convicted of these charges, he’s looking at a minimum 31 years. ibid. brief
After being struck [hammer], John claims he attempted to punch Quanesha but was restrained by his friend. ibid. caption
Quanesha was shot in the stomach. She survived the shooting. John left the scene immediately. ibid.
There is real evidence of a hammer. ibid. brief
One of the main witnesses for the prosecution [is] coming over to the defense side. ibid.
The jury finds John not guilty on all charges. ibid.
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, June 24th 2018: [911 call]: We have a shooting in Piney Woods. Somebody shot a guy. He’s on the ground. Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s5e9: Party Killer or Innocent Bystander
A fatal shooting. A grandfather died. A family feud or innocent fall-guy? ibid. caption
Medics attempted to resusitate De’Lanzo Veal. He died shortly afterwards in hospital. ibid.
They issued an arrest warrant for second-degree murder. ibid. brief
They don’t have a single witness that says anything about Brandon having a gun or shooting anyone. ibid.
This investigation is sub-par on almost every level. ibid.
Brandon is found not-guilty of second degree murder. ibid.
Collin [Quint] spent 8 months in jail. But the prosecution wants more. Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s5e10: After the Verdict: Collin & Lindsay
Connor started having seizures when he was a baby. At 9 weeks old, his parents took him to the hospital. As Collin was alone with Connor before he went to hospital, he became the only suspect. ibid.
They’ve been trained to presume child abuse. ibid. brief
In June 2021 Collin was sentenced to 8 months in jail and 2 years probation. ibid.
They [appeal judges] ordered that the judge terminate your rights. ibid.
It [breakup of family] makes me almost ashamed to say I work in the system. ibid.
How tortuous is it to do this? ibid. Lindsay
The Prosecution is arguing for Collin to serve up to five additional years. ibid. caption
After 15 minutes, an agreement has been reached between the two sides. ibid.
A sentence agreement of 21 months. ibid. brief
The Defence is working on a strategy for Angel’s new trial. Angel was 13 years old at the time of the murder. Accused: Guilty or Innocent? s5e11: After the Verdict: Angel’s Second Chance
How do we prove Angel wasn’t there when her fingerprints were [on duct tape]? ibid. brief
Recent academic research shows that modern polygraphs have been significantly enhanced by computer technology. ibid.
She said it for years, and now we’ve got the proof to back it up. ibid.
The results of the second [police] polygraph test have been sent to the District Attorney. ibid.
Sometimes, as you said, a conviction is not justice … I will grant motions to dismiss counts one and two, and this matter will be dismissed. ibid. judge