The Robinson family has said they no longer trust the investigation into Tony Robinson’s death at the hands of a Madison police officer. We talk to Tony’s mother and the family’s spokesperson, and discuss what led to this mistrust. Then, we hear your suggestions for changing elections to get more people out to the polls. Then, we look at the shooting of an unarmed black man in South Carolina by a white police officer, which was captured on video. We discuss the impact of technology in cases like this, and look at the renewed debate over police reform in America.
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Tony Robinson's Family: Why We Don't Trust Investigation
Tony Robinson’s mother and the family’s spokesperson explain why they no longer trust the state-led investigative process into Tony’s death at the hands of a Madison police officer.
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A Closer Look At The Walter Scott Shooting
The fatal shooting of an unarmed black man in South Carolina by a white police officer was caught on video over the weekend, and now the officer invovled will be facing murder charges. But would the charges have been filed if the event hadn’t been recorded? A criminal justice and law expert looks at the details of the Walter Scott shooting, the impact of technology in cases like this, and the renewed debate over the need for police reform in America.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Jerome Flowers Guest
- Andrea Irwin Guest
- Kami Chavis Guest
- Galen Druke Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
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