Two Different Ways Out of Prison: El Chapo & Obama + Eric Garner & Denise Huskins “Hoax” Abduction

‘El Chapo’ Guzman has escaped from a Mexican prison and we discuss the broken and corrupt legal system that let it happen, plus how it has become a political ball for Donald Trump to play with. We also explore Obama’s decision to commute the sentences of 46 non-violent drug offenders and what it says about the drug war and racist application of the law. Eric Garner’s family settlement for nearly $6 million with the City of New York, and the ‘hoax’ abduction of Denise Huskins, plus the death of Ezell Ford at the hands of LAPD are all explored with Mike Cavalluzzi and Cheryl Dorsey on Crime Time, hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.

Guest Bio

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.
Cheryl Dorsey is a Los Angeles native. In 1978, she began a career in law enforcement where she worked for the State of California, Department of Justice. In 1980, Cheryl joined the Los Angeles Police Department. During (LAPD) her twenty year career, she worked exclusively in patrol and specialized units such as traffic, vice and the infamous gang unit known as Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (C.R.A.S.H.)
As an LAPD insider, Ms. Dorsey’s autobiography, The Creation of a Manifesto, Black & Blue, provides an unfiltered look into the LAPD’s internal processes with a level of credibility that is undeniable and irrefutable. Today, she serves as a speaker, freelance writer, community advocate and police expert, educating the public in the areas of police policy and procedures as well as understanding police culture and deciphering police code talk. She has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show as a guest expert and is also a regular commentator on syndicated radio show, The Hutchinson Report in Los Angeles.

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Episode Breakdown

00:01 Welcoming Cheryl Dorsey and Mike Cavalluzzi back to Crime Time.
00:24 Jackie Fuchs Rape Case preview.
01:50 El Chapo escape and Donald Trump.
03:47 Hero status and criminals in the hispanic community.
05:30 Corruption in correctional facilities.
07:49 Donald Trump Presidential campaign and publicity.
09:11 Policing illegal immigrants.
10:37 President Obama frees drug offenders.
11:54 Sentencing: murder/homicide vs drug charges.
16:02 Policing tools and laws for placing minorities in the prison system.
18:20 The fear of black men.
19:06 Manufacturing probable cause.
23:14 The abduction of Denise Huskins.
25:08 The hoax theory, issues with plausibility and civil suits.
29:59 Eric Garner death and settlement.
32:02 The cost of police work.
40:12 The LAPD and the death of Ezell Ford.
43:11 The police commission’s decision and contacting the family.
44:35 Thank you and goodbye.