Chapter
The importance of witness isolation in criminal trials
37:16 - 41:58 (04:42)
In criminal trials, witnesses are typically not allowed to communicate until the trial is over. This rule is in place to preserve the integrity of the case, but there are instances where witnesses do communicate, resulting in a trial inside of a trial.
Clips
Deborah testifies about the interrogation of Tony Puff.
37:16 - 38:34 (01:18)
Crime
Summary
Deborah testifies about the interrogation of Tony Puff. Tony's lawyers present an alternate version of the story, claiming that Lammy bullied Tony into confessing.
ChapterThe importance of witness isolation in criminal trials
EpisodeEpisode 5: Trial in a Trial
PodcastBear Brook
In criminal trials, witnesses are typically not allowed to talk to each other until the trial is over.
38:35 - 41:58 (03:23)
Criminal Justice
Summary
In criminal trials, witnesses are typically not allowed to talk to each other until the trial is over. When a witness did just that, a trial within a trial ensued.