We hear how prosecutors use the power of plea bargains to preserve convictions even when defendants are innocent. And an author discusses how a 50-year-old Wisconsin photo book relates to his encounters with militants in the state.
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New research on plea bargaining’s 'innocence problem'
Research published last month from a UW law professor shows how prosecutors can use plea bargaining power to preserve convictions, even when chances are high that a defendant is innocent. We discuss what the research calls plea bargaining’s “innocence problem.”
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The author of a recent Vanity Fair article documented rising paranoia and militantism from some he spoke with in Wisconsin. We speak with the writer and journalist about his recent trip through the state.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Keith Findley Guest
- Jeff Sharlet Guest
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