Episode
Serial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
58:42
Published: Thu Oct 11 2018
Description
Don’t tell the judges, but the prosecutors have the most power in the building.
Chapters
The team looks into a potential witness with information about one of the suspects, but doubts arise about the credibility of the information provided.
00:00 - 06:21 (06:21)
Summary
The team looks into a potential witness with information about one of the suspects, but doubts arise about the credibility of the information provided.
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
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The prosecutor has the most discretion in shaping a criminal case, especially at the beginning.
06:21 - 11:09 (04:48)
Summary
The prosecutor has the most discretion in shaping a criminal case, especially at the beginning. This podcast explores the power dynamics of the justice system through the perspective of a defense attorney and a prosecutor.
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
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The increase in arrests and charges for offenses, even those that already include the use of a weapon, did not correspond to an increase in the number of prosecutors.
11:09 - 15:02 (03:53)
Summary
The increase in arrests and charges for offenses, even those that already include the use of a weapon, did not correspond to an increase in the number of prosecutors. Mandatory prison time for the use of a gun is usually one to three years, even if the use of a gun is already included in the definition of the charge.
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
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Abdul Rahman shot and killed a younger man after a squabble on a city bus, which reportedly started due to Rahman's harassment of passengers.
15:02 - 21:36 (06:34)
Summary
Abdul Rahman shot and killed a younger man after a squabble on a city bus, which reportedly started due to Rahman's harassment of passengers.
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
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Andrew Easley retreats back onto the bus after an altercation with a younger man at a bus stop.
21:36 - 25:36 (04:00)
Summary
Andrew Easley retreats back onto the bus after an altercation with a younger man at a bus stop.
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
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This transcript explains how grand juries work with cases, and why prosecutors usually have a significant sway on their decisions.
25:36 - 29:05 (03:28)
Summary
This transcript explains how grand juries work with cases, and why prosecutors usually have a significant sway on their decisions.
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
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During a discussion regarding a grand jury case, a man explains the importance of giving the full picture of self-defense to allow them to make their own decision and not rely solely on his words.
29:05 - 33:25 (04:19)
Summary
During a discussion regarding a grand jury case, a man explains the importance of giving the full picture of self-defense to allow them to make their own decision and not rely solely on his words. The conversation also briefly touches on the influence of presenting information.
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
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The episode goes inside the court system with a federal public defender in the Bronx who explains the complex plea bargaining system and also explores the flaws in the justice system.
33:25 - 37:41 (04:16)
Summary
The episode goes inside the court system with a federal public defender in the Bronx who explains the complex plea bargaining system and also explores the flaws in the justice system.
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
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This podcast episode breaks down the legal language used in giving out life sentences for different types of crimes, explaining the differences between 20 to life, life without parole, and the potential for parole after 20 years of a life sentence.
37:42 - 42:31 (04:49)
Summary
This podcast episode breaks down the legal language used in giving out life sentences for different types of crimes, explaining the differences between 20 to life, life without parole, and the potential for parole after 20 years of a life sentence.
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
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The speaker discusses a possible manslaughter case and the potential age range for the perpetrator, but also expresses his concern over a related issue.
42:31 - 45:05 (02:33)
Summary
The speaker discusses a possible manslaughter case and the potential age range for the perpetrator, but also expresses his concern over a related issue.
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
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The speaker suggests that a sentencing age of 10 years for young adults could allow for personal growth and development, while questioning the effectiveness of age as a predictor of public danger in sentencing older adults.
45:05 - 56:58 (11:53)
Summary
The speaker suggests that a sentencing age of 10 years for young adults could allow for personal growth and development, while questioning the effectiveness of age as a predictor of public danger in sentencing older adults.
EpisodeSerial S03 - Ep. 5: Pleas Baby Pleas
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This is a list of credits for the Serial podcast including production, editing, fact-checking, and music.
56:58 - 58:43 (01:44)
Summary
This is a list of credits for the Serial podcast including production, editing, fact-checking, and music.