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The Cadaver King And The Country Dentist with Radley Balko Jul 28, 2020

In this episode, host Matt Green sits with Washington Post columnist, award-winning investigative reporter, and author Radley Balko, to discuss his co-authored book The Cadaver King And The Country Dentist. This story is “a shocking and deeply reported account of the persistent plague of institutional racism and junk forensic science in our criminal justice system, and its devastating effect on innocent lives.” So, tune in to this episode as Matt and Radley recount the haunting details of how two ‘experts’ in science and medicine built their successes on the backs of multiple false murder convictions that would forever change lives, furthering scrutiny over Mississippi’s criminal justice system.

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Questioning Qualified Immunity with Clark Neily Jul 01, 2020

These are the times that try men's souls. It's incredible what we've seen in the last few weeks concerning law enforcement and its effect on everyday life here in America. One of the centerpieces of most police reform efforts is abolishing a doctrine known as Qualified Immunity. The doctrine of qualified immunity is a judicially created immunity shield that shields law enforcement, and government actors from wrongdoing. The victim of a government action in these types of cases has to prove that the government actor or officer violated a constitutional right and that that right was clearly established. While this sounds relatively easy to prove, it's almost impossible under the current standards created by our courts.

On this episode, Matt Green talks Qualified Immunity with the Vice President of the Criminal Justice Division at the Cato Institute, Clark Neily. Clark has been a longtime proponent of reform and abolishment of qualified immunity. He joins us today to discuss the history of qualified immunity, where it came from, and what the future may hold.

Resources:

Clark Neily | @ConLawWarrior

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Charles Boyington: History, Mystery and Murder Jun 23, 2020

Before God, I am innocent of the crime for which I'm about to die, Sir! I am innocent. I'm innocent. What can I do when I'm buried? An Oak tree with a hundred roots will grow out of my grave to prove my innocence.

This was the dying declaration of Charles RS Boyington. Perhaps Mobile, Alabama's most notorious convicted the defendant of capital murder, the May 10th, 1834 killing of Nathaniel Frost in the Church Street Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama. It's perhaps the most heinous and memorable crime in Mobile's history. Most heinous not necessarily for the brutality and depravity of the murder, but for the nagging question burned into every Mobilian psyche who has ever heard the story. Did Charles Boyington murder his friend, Nathaniel Frost? Was he innocent? Contemporary accounts leave no doubt as to Boyington guilt, but over the last 150 years, new facts have come to light, and more importantly, new witnesses have come forward. Today the case stands as a testament to the dangers of capital punishment predicated solely upon circumstantial evidence. There were no witnesses presented at trial to the crime, and Boyington maintained his innocence until his dying breath.

Boyington Oak: A Grave Injustice >>> Buy Here

On this episode, host Matt Green talks with Mary Palmer, author of a fascinating new book Boyington Oak: A Grave Injustice, about this case, and is spearheading an effort to have Boyington posthumously pardoned. Mary tells us some more details about this famous case, and it's defendant Charles Boyington.

{Editors Note: 2 corrections in the Boyington story. The printing company is Pollard and Dade not Dade and Pollard. Also, Florence White's deathbed confession was 60 years (not 30) after the crime in 1894. It was said that she produced the watch on her deathbed.}

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The Wisconsin Ruling and Buyer's Remorse May 19, 2020

Attorney Matt Green and host Johnny Gwin talk about how one State's Supreme Court has finally drawn a line in the sand with these pandemic Government stay-at-home orders. The Wisconsin example may be the direction many more States will be heading.

Resources:

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Wisconsin's stay-at-home order that closed businesses to limit spread of coronavirus | jsoline.com

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down state's stay-at-home order | CNN

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In A Crisis Silver Linings Apr 29, 2020

In this pandemic shut-down episode, Attorney >Matt Green and co-host Johnny Gwin discuss Mobile, Alabama local "Outlaw" Barber Joel Edwards Alabama Barber and Chief Barber's response to his refusal to stay closed. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey slashes red tape. Plus, how one 19th NY Supreme Court Judge responded to shelter in a 19th place quarantine order & much more goings-on in the City of Mobile

Resources:

Emotional barber defies Alabama’s coronavirus order: ‘I’m not the outlaw.’ | al.com

Mobile barber shop opens in defiance of COVID closing regulation | FOX10

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Not Again! The Meredith Baxley Tragedy Mar 02, 2020

Many may not recognize the name Meredith Baxley, but they do recognize her as the scooter girl who was often seen around town on her electric scooter. Few know the story of how Meredith ended up in a scooter, and perhaps even fewer know the tragic final chapter in her story. In this episode, Matt Green interviews Christine Frohock, Meredith's mother, about the life, accident, and tragic death of her daughter. Plus, Matt concludes the show with information on how Meredith and her family found some justice.

Resources:

Not Again! The Meredith Baxley Tragedy | Matt Green Law Blog

Man found guilty of murder in death of Mobile woman | FOX10

Mobile man found guilty of murder for DUI crash that killed a woman | WKRG

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The State of Alabama vs. One 2003 Toyota Corolla and Civil Forfeiture Sep 01, 2019

Civil forfeiture laws allow federal, State, and local police departments to seize cash, cars, homes, and property that are suspected of being involved in criminal activity. And here is the crazy thing, the property owner doesn't have to be charged with, let alone convicted of, a crime to permanently lose this property. Alabama's civil forfeiture laws are some of the worst in the nation. In this episode, Matt Green breaks down the ins and outs of this judicial and government overreach. Plus, Matt shares some real-life cases fighting this injustice and offers some suggestions on how the State should balance the scales of justice of this controversial issue.

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Car Wrecks And What Insurance Companies Don't Want You To Know Sep 01, 2019

Insurance companies are in business to make money, like any other business. Plus, when you are the injured party in a car wreck, the insurance adjusters are not your friends. In this episode, Matt Green explains what you need to know to navigate the legal process after a car wreck and why hiring an attorney is a great idea to reach a satisfactory settlement.

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DUI Arrest: Should I Blow? Sep 01, 2019

Meet Matt Green attorney, former prosecutor, and judge brings his two decades of legal experience to discuss his perspective and insights into the arena of police drinking under the influence (DUI) stops, breathalyzers, arrests and prosecution. Should you blow, or not? What are the pros and cons of agreeing to the roadside test? What about refusing? In this episode, you will learn what you should do if you ever get pulled over after having 1 or 2 too many. Plus, why you should consider hiring an attorney if you find yourself in this sticky situation.

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