Experts call for 'careful consideration' of proposals to cross-examine references in rape trials
A proposed law would give prosecutors powers to cross-examine character references.
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A proposed law would give prosecutors powers to cross-examine character references.
Brittney griner who pleaded guilty last week to drug charges. members of the press were attacked inside the courthouse, the first time since the trial began. griner's attorney submitted 20 character references from charities and sports organizations, as well as medical records showing a history of injuries that resulted in severe chronic pain. the defense also submitted a document granting permission for the use of cannabis for medical purposes to treat severe chronic pain. it was issued by arizona's department of health and the player's doping test results, all of which were negative. griner ...
>> i think what they are saying is it will depend on what comes out of the fbi investigation. if there is an fbi investigation, i don't think iti is a criminal investigation. that is why i was saying, there is not a trial. no jury, judge, prosecutor, or publicic defender. it's about character references and of those references don't pan out, just like anyone else in the united states, you don't get hired, or as trump says, you get fired. >> tucker: i get it but that is not what pelosi is arguing. it may be that she does not understand the system. she seemed odd in that clip i will say. impeach...
To be heard -- >> fascinating. my guests are back with me. i have to tell you, throughout the clips that i've seen, i was not watching the judge, i've been watching his wife wondering what she was thinking. how powerful is it that she's sitting there with him? >> i don't know that she adds much to it, usually when we see the spouse, the wife next to a man in a situation like this, it's because something has happened that affects the marriage. and the bwife is there to send message, this is nobody's business but ours. i think in this case, and you usually see her greatly pained. this is a case ...
I hope, god, i hope. this about killed me. >> the next morning, culbertson arrives at the prison administration building for her parole hearing. if parole is granted, she could be released within days. >> how are you feeling? >> like a whore in church. >> during our interview with culbertson, her mother and sister arrived to offer character references at the hearing. >> that's why i hurt. i hurt that the most. that's my life. my mom's my heart. i love her to death. i need a miracle.