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The Trials of Justine McNulty
20:33 - 26:16 (05:43)
Justine McNulty's defense team presents a case that contradicts the prosecution's narrative, including evidence that suggests a spat with a boy was not enough to lead to a suicide attempt, while her father becomes bitter and angry over the prosecution of his daughter.
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The case of Justine Witter, who intentionally caused a car accident to die by suicide, and killed another driver in the process, raises important questions about mental health and the criminal justice system.
20:33 - 22:48 (02:15)
Summary
The case of Justine Witter, who intentionally caused a car accident to die by suicide, and killed another driver in the process, raises important questions about mental health and the criminal justice system.
ChapterThe Trials of Justine McNulty
EpisodeCrossing the Line
PodcastDateline NBC
Justine Sacco's defense team argued that all the facts presented by the prosecution in court were untrue, and a psychologist testified that a boy's insult wasn't enough to cause a suicide attempt.
22:48 - 26:16 (03:28)
Summary
Justine Sacco's defense team argued that all the facts presented by the prosecution in court were untrue, and a psychologist testified that a boy's insult wasn't enough to cause a suicide attempt. Meanwhile, Justine's father became increasingly resentful and defensive in response to the prosecution's case against his daughter.