Crime Time
Episode 258
SC Police Bodyslam Schoolgirl, Woman Drives into Homecoming Parade + Mafia Lufthansa Heist News
Deputy Ben Fields bodyslammed an African American schoolgirl at Spring Valley High school in South Carolina, with the exchange caught on video, and we discuss the events that led up to the abuse of power with defense attorney Mike Cavalluzzi. We also explore the tragedy of Adacia Chambers crashing her car into the homecoming parade at Oklahoma State University, and explain new revelations on the Lufthansa heist in the 1970’s now being linked to the New York Mafia-through the Bonanno crime family-thanks to audio evidence being submitted by a family member. Additionally, we examine the murder of Christopher Leonard at the hands of his family and parishioners at the Congregation of the Word of Life, and see how the young man was failed by his faith and community-all in this uncensored Crime Time episode, hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Mike Cavalluzzi back to Crime Time.
01:40 Adacia Chambers homecoming parade crash.
02:38 Evaluating the charges compared to the evidence.
05:08 Sympathetic victims, mental illness and avoiding murder charges.
07:11 The prosecution’s strategy.
08:03 The Lufthansa Heist recap and trial of Bonanno capo Vincent Asaro.
10:30 Admission and avoidance, connecting Asaro to the crime.
13:17 Is the trial a political move?
15:18 The secret recordings of Gaspare Valenti.
16:34 Christopher Leonard and the Congregation of the Word of Life family murder.
19:11 The charges, public policy and religious freedom.
22:27 Corporal punishment in churches.
24:16 Prosecuting the parents.
25:44 Spring Valley high school arrest.
26:17 Clip: Deputy Ben Fields arresting student.
26:33 Student responses and department statement.
28:50 Evaluating the video footage and school district.
31:04 Ben Fields past lawsuit and conduct.
33:20 The relationship between students and authority then and now.
38:49 Police training, environment and racial prejudice.
40:55 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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