Crime Time
Episode 270
Justice Scalia’s Racist Higher Education, Oscar Pistorius + Freddie Gray Trial Update
Oscar Pistorius is being sent back to prison for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp, but the strange overturning of his previous conviction may be more politically motivated than anything else. We discuss the update, plus Justice Scalia’s strange-and racist-remarks on affirmative action and black university students, as well as the wrongful death on the Midnight Rider film set, and the latest on the Freddie Gray trial in Baltimore-all discussed with attorney Mike Cavalluzzi on Crime Time, hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Mike Cavalluzzi back to Crime Time.
00:48 Randall Miller and the Midnight Rider train accident.
03:20 When you can go back on a plea deal/bargain.
08:29 Public perception and family letters.
10:44 Oscar Pistorius update.
12:20 South Africa acquittals vs US acquittals and culpability.
15:40 Mr. Pistorius contradictory testimony.
17:27 Justice Scalia’s comments on African American college students.
19:04 Access and intelligence and affirmative action.
25:50 Comparisons between Justice Scalia and Donald Trump.
27:22 Freedom of speech on social media.
28:16 Officer William Porter’s Freddie Gray testimony recap.
30:04 Officer testimony and when to put a client on the stand.
34:40 “Jail-itus” and faking injuries.
36:10 Final thoughts on Trump and Scalia’s racist remarks.
38:10 Thank you and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Michael “Mike” Cavalluzzi is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles County. He has been described by judges and prosecutors as aggressive, uncompromising, and relentless in his pursuit of justice for his clients. Having defended clients in courts throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties, Mike Cavalluzzi has cemented a reputation as a top trial attorney.
Michael Cavalluzzi began his legal career in 1992 as a civil litigator for State Farm Insurance, the largest insurance company in the United States. After winning several jury trials, Mr. Cavalluzzi decided to leave State Farm and focus on the practice of criminal defense. He joined the Public Defender’s Office and quickly established himself as a fearless, creative trial attorney, defending clients in all types of cases, ranging from misdemeanor battery to homicide. Mr. Cavalluzzi is also actively involved in civil litigation, successfully representing a number of personal injury cases.
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