We look at the continuing story of Amanda Knox, the influence of tabloid journalism on the legal process, as well as in the Donald Sterling controversy and the legality of the recordings made by V. Stiviano in this Crime Time. We also debate sexual assault on campus with attorney Mike Cavalluzzi and retired FBI SSa Jim Clemente in this uncensored discussion.
Jim Clemente is a retired FBI agent and current advisor, writer and producer for the TV series “Criminal Minds.” A graduate of Fordham University School of Law, Jim was the head of the Child Sex Crimes Prosecution Team in Bronx County for the New York City Law Department. As a result of undercover work that led to the imprisonment of a child sex offender, Clemente was recruited into the FBI. From 1998 until October 2009 he was a Supervisory Special Agent in the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit in Quantico, Virginia. He is an expert in the fields of Sex Crimes Investigations, Sex Offender Behavior, Child Sexual Victimization, and Child Pornography. Clemente has investigated and consulted on thousands of cases involving the violent and sexual crimes, sexual victimization of children, and he has interviewed hundreds of victims and offenders. He has also testified as an expert witness and lectured on these topics across the country and around the world.
Michael “Mike” Cavalluzzi is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles County. He has been described by judges and prosecutors as aggressive, uncompromising, and relentless in his pursuit of justice for his clients. Having defended clients in courts throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties, Mike Cavalluzzi has cemented a reputation as a top trial attorney.
Michael Cavalluzzi began his legal career in 1992 as a civil litigator for State Farm Insurance, the largest insurance company in the United States. After winning several jury trials, Mr. Cavalluzzi decided to leave State Farm and focus on the practice of criminal defense. He joined the Public Defender’s Office and quickly established himself as a fearless, creative trial attorney, defending clients in all types of cases, ranging from misdemeanor battery to homicide. Mr. Cavalluzzi is also actively involved in civil litigation, successfully representing a number of personal injury cases.
00:01 Welcome to Crime Time.
00:40 Introducing Mike Cavalluzzi and Jim Clemente.
01:00 Donald Sterling’s racist rant, the legality of releasing the tape, and did TMZ pay for the recording?
10:50 The Florence Court that convicted Amanda Knox explains their decision, including new info about Knox’s DNA.
21:50 Did salacious tabloid reporting influence the court’s decision?
24:10 The issue of colleges underreporting rape on campus is debated.
35:00 Thanks and goodbye.
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