The Prosecutors

I have listened to four episodes. I appreciate the detail they bring to their critical-analysis of cases. I appreciate the enthusiasm they bring to the study of criminal justice processes. They are also enthusiastic about teaching their audiences about the law and legal processes, including correcting depictions in film and television. I was, though, very frustrated by their discussion of Natalie Wood's death. Both of them are constantly using speculation about events, actions, motives. They spin many stories trying to "guess" what actually happened. It's a bit funny since at one point they chastise those who told the first story given to police for ignoring or failing to refer to facts. This is funny because then they continue to imagine what happened, guess what someone might do in similar circumstances, attribute motive and feeling. It is all prefaced by "I think this is what happened." Very different from other episodes. They attribute credibility to the captain's revised story and Lana's theory, and deny credibility to others. They say "It is possible, but I don't think it happened that way." The facts are few. But, one of them is that this case was not prosecuted or ruled a crime. I don't understand why they chose to discuss this "case." I'll listen and hope this celebrity-centered gazing isn't typical.

I first have to apologize for writing a bad review on IG of your pod episode with the True Crime Garage guys because I disagreed about Adnan Syed…but then I gave your podcast a chance and started binging. As a fellow lawyer, it’s sometimes hard for me to listen to lay people talk about the law. Brett and Alice - yall are both brilliant as well as upbeat and hilarious at time. I love the deep dives, even 5+ episodes. I would love to know what the most interesting case you have ever prosecuted. I used to clerk for a federal judge and some of those cases were WILD. Keep it up!

Are you guys ok??? I have never listened to a more biased podcast- which would be fine if they didn't claim to be objective. They minimize/ dismiss any evidence that contradicts their opinion, tell literal lies, and then laugh at people who don't agree with them? And these people are practicing law??? Big yikes

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