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The Phoenix Goddess Temple Trial
04:31 - 15:33 (11:01)
The Phoenix Goddess Temple, a religious organization that offered sexual healing, was raided in 2011 leading to the arrest of its founder, Dr. Elise. The trial revolved around whether the Temple's practices constituted prostitution or religious freedom.
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The trial of the state versus Tracey Elise and the Phoenix Goddess Temple begins in Phoenix, Arizona, where the former staff writer at the Phoenix New Times, Miriam Wasser, was assigned to cover part of the trial.
04:31 - 06:18 (01:47)
Summary
The trial of the state versus Tracey Elise and the Phoenix Goddess Temple begins in Phoenix, Arizona, where the former staff writer at the Phoenix New Times, Miriam Wasser, was assigned to cover part of the trial. The podcast covers articles from the New Times on the case, where someone thought the ceremonies of the spiritual community of 4,000 people were harmful.
ChapterThe Phoenix Goddess Temple Trial
EpisodeMystic Mother | 6. The Trial
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
This podcast episode explores the concept of jury nullification, its usage, and how it can potentially impact a trial's outcome.
06:18 - 09:24 (03:05)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the concept of jury nullification, its usage, and how it can potentially impact a trial's outcome.
ChapterThe Phoenix Goddess Temple Trial
EpisodeMystic Mother | 6. The Trial
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The trial of the Phoenix Goddess Temple, an alleged brothel in Arizona, claims that men paid for sexual acts, but the defendant argues that sexuality was sacred and part of personal ceremonies aimed at balancing and integrating human energy.
09:24 - 11:49 (02:24)
Summary
The trial of the Phoenix Goddess Temple, an alleged brothel in Arizona, claims that men paid for sexual acts, but the defendant argues that sexuality was sacred and part of personal ceremonies aimed at balancing and integrating human energy.
ChapterThe Phoenix Goddess Temple Trial
EpisodeMystic Mother | 6. The Trial
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Tracy's ineffective motions were denied by the judge, potentially allowing the prosecution to use words out of context, making it crucial for motions to be filed accurately and in a cohesive manner to sway the outcome of the trial.
11:49 - 15:33 (03:44)
Summary
Tracy's ineffective motions were denied by the judge, potentially allowing the prosecution to use words out of context, making it crucial for motions to be filed accurately and in a cohesive manner to sway the outcome of the trial.