Episode 13 : Marginalization : The Thing We Don't Talk About
Release Date: 02/10/2024
Episode 13 : Marginalization : The Thing We Don't Talk About
Real Life Wrongs
RLW: This episode jumps head first into an all encompassing topic. Almost every case of a wrongful conviction has an element of marginalization in it. What is Marginalization? Kelly and Kelly break it down and then throw to experts, Dr. Emily Haney Caron and Dr. Erika Fountain. Fountain's research lies at the intersection of developmental psychology, law, and policy and Haney Caron's focus is juvenile justice. They discuss the ways in which our most vulnerable members of society are at the greatest risk of becoming the victim of a wrongful conviction. We're not going to solve the...
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Episode 12: What John Knows
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This epsiode of RLW is called "What John Knows" because when we researched our guest prior to his interview, the first words Kelly said were, "this is a guy who's probably seen and knows too much." No joke, Prison law Lawyer John Hill has been around the justice system. John L. Hill is a triple graduate of Queen’s University holding an Honours BA and MA in political science and a JD from the School of Law. He has lectured internationally on prison law topics at conferences of the International Association of Psychiatry and the Law. Now retired from practice, John writes columns dealing...
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Episode 11: Call My Lawyer
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What makes a good lawyer? Even more importantly, how can you tell if you have a bad one? Of course the difference between the two can mean your guilt or innocence. What is Bad Lawyering? If it should ever come to pass that you require counsel, this episode of Real Life Wrongs examines what to expect, beginning with that first phone call. Our esteemed guest, Jason Gilbert, lays it out in easy to understand language and detail. Jason is a Criminal Defence Lawyer, B.A., and a founding partner of the firm Addelman Baum Gilbert LL.B. Jason is experienced, well respected, works around the clock, and...
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Episode 10: Experts & What You Don't Know You Don't Know
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Anyone can call themselves an expert. This week on RLW, you'll discover how even in a court of law, that term can be used loosely. Yes, even you could be considered an expert in court. Join us as we dive into Expert Testimony and hear the devastating real life account of Maria Shepherd, a woman wrongfully convicted of killing her step daughter and the "expert doctor" who could take the stand to determine her fate. Doctor Charles Smith put many innocent people behind bars because of his "opinion"...so how was he considered an expert? Kelly Lauzon is a PhD student in the...
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Episode 9: Forensic Science, Smoke and Mirrors, and Crime
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This week we're examining forensics, which is also our inspiration for the topic of our next season, Forensic Labs. We speak with UH Law Center Professor and author of, Cops in Lab Coats, Sandra Thompson about everything from the jury's responsibility when hearing experts on the stand to how labs work and which ones are working better than others. Our featured case is Joyce Hayman, a mother who was wrongfully convicted of giving her toddler son cocaine. Learn along with us about the inner world of forensic science.
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Episode 8: Served on a Silver Platter, Informants, and Justice
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This week, Real Life Wrongs examines the justice system's use of Jailhouse Informants and their impact on the world of wrongful convictions. Kelly Lauzon and Kelly Fanson take a closer look at how justice wasn't served for Guy Paul Morin, a Canadian man who was wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of his nine-year-old neighbour. At trial, it was the prosecution's decision to call upon the testimony of two of Guy's cellmates, jailhouse informants who were only in it for themselves. We are so pleased to share our conversation with special guest, Professor of Law, Robert Bloom, a ...
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Episode 7 Part 3 : Policing : Human Element, Cops, and PTSD
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This week, Real Life Wrongs brings you our third instalment on policing. We examined Police Misconduct through the lens of a wrongful conviction with guest, retired Detective/Sergeant Andrew Mikolajewski, then mistreatment within the force in conversation with Heather Gray, and finally, the human element of wearing the badge. As society dissects the role of policing more than ever, this is an important interview with both a veteran of the force, Sergeant Jason Frye, and 16 year member Constable Theresa Wabason.
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Episode 7 Part 2 : Policing : Constantly Tested, Misconduct, and the RCMP
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This week, RLW returns with Part 2 on POLICING. Misconduct happens outside the force but also within it. This episode's focus leans toward the RCMP. Join hosts Kelly Lauzon (Dept of Law and Legal Studies, Carleton University) and Kelly Fanson (Writer, Producer) as they review cases of past misconduct and address ongoing compaints against the RCMP, including civil litigation on workplace harrassment, abuse of authority, and sexual misconduct. Former Corporal of the Regina Police Service, Heather Gray speaks with us about the very dark side of her experience spanning multiple decades on the...
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Episode 7: Policing Part 1: Look Away
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This week, Real Life Wrongs brings you a three-parter. We're examining Police Misconduct and Policing, first through the lens of wrongful convictions, then first-hand experience of mistreatment within the force, and finally from the perspective of those who wear the badge. This first episode in the series covers the role of the Police, misconduct leading to the wrongful conviction of Thomas Sophonow, and a revealing interview with retired Winnipeg Sergaent, Andrew Mikolajweski. Andrew uncovered the truth and later met with the slain teenager's (Barb Stoppel) real killer and documented it all...
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Episode 6: This is Going to Sting a Little
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This week, RLW examines the "Canadian Method", or Mr Big Stings. It's a meaty episode that includes how a sting goes down, the controversial tactics that concern most justice systems throughout the world, guest expert, Partner at Posner Craig Stein, Alison Craig, Toronto Star journalist Wendy Gillis, and three real life stories. We cover the story of Kyle Unger, a young man wrongfully convicted of the murder of Manitoba teenager, Brigitte Grenier. Alan Dale Smith's highly controversial Mr Big Op. And we speak with special guest, Alain Olivier who's wrongful conviction landed him in a Thai...
info_outlineRLW: This episode jumps head first into an all encompassing topic. Almost every case of a wrongful conviction has an element of marginalization in it. What is Marginalization? Kelly and Kelly break it down and then throw to experts, Dr. Emily Haney Caron and Dr. Erika Fountain. Fountain's research lies at the intersection of developmental psychology, law, and policy and Haney Caron's focus is juvenile justice. They discuss the ways in which our most vulnerable members of society are at the greatest risk of becoming the victim of a wrongful conviction.
We're not going to solve the world's problems in a single episode, but we can crack the topic of what we often don't like to talk about. Marginalization impacts us all. Grab a coffee or something stronger and have a listen.
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