Crime Time
Episode 193
Suicidal Germanwings Co-Pilot, the Prosecution of Bowe Bergdahl, Homophobia in Indiana
Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz is alleged to have deliberately crashed the flight into the Alps. killing 150 people including himself. Developments in the investigation and safeguards against such a catastrophe are discussed, plus we discuss the prosecution of Bowe Bergdahl for desertion, and Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s attempts to deny gay rights with attorney Mike Cavalluzzi. We also explore The Jinx, and if the makers of the HBO documentary series on Robert Durst were too close with investigators, in this uncensored Crime Time with Allison Hope Weiner.
Episode Breakdown
00:00 Welcome Mike Cavaluzzi to Crime Time with Allison Hope Weiner.
01:15 The crash of the Germanwings plane and the criminal charges against Lufthansa.
05:55 Should pilots be required to have regular mental health checks?
07:25 Does there need to be two people in the cockpit at all times?
09:15 Lufthansa’s first response has been to say they won’t change policy.
10:55 The criminal charges against Bowe Bergdahl and how it will play out.
14:15 Is the prosecution of Bergdahl political?
16:20 Does it matter if someone is a deserter when it comes to how someone suffered?
19:15 Indiana Governor Mike Pence attempting to deny gay rights.
21:00 Pandering to the extreme right with “religious freedom.”
23:20 The legality of cops seizing cash without evidence of criminal activity.
28:30 How much were the filmmakers of The Jinx working with the police?
30:55 The filmmakers turning over evidence to the police without a subpoena.
33:40 Jarecki’s suspicions of Durst before making The Jinx.
34:50 The media is not an arm of the law.
36:15 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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