#130 Trial By Media, Media On Trial

April 18, 2016

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What happens when three lawyers argue with Jesse Brown?

Former trial lawyer Sandy Garossino, criminal defence counsel Michael Spratt, and federal prosecutor Emilie Taman talk about how the media should really report about the courts.

Sandy Garossino: @Garossino

Emilie Taman: @EmilieTaman

Michael Spratt: @MSpratt

Michael & Emilie’s podcast, The Docket

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