May 12, 2022 · 1h 4m
In this episode, Tom and Chris discuss false confessions. How did the police get five teenaged boys to confess to raping a female jogger in Central Park in 1989? How did a jury find them guilty when there was no corroborating evidence? And how did they eventually find themselves exonerated? Also, check out our fancy new mics. We're getting there! Show notes: When They See Us: Netflix The Central Park Five: Ken Burns Disclaimer: We are bound to make mistakes. This show is more about the philosophy of defense than understanding the granular details of a case. Nothing in this show should be interpreted as legal advice.