Crime Time
Episode 217
NY Prison Break Accomplice, Dallas Police Shooting, Baltimore’s “Blue Flu,” and the Trial of Robert Stephens
The New York prison break of two murderers assisted by prison tailor Joyce Mitchell is explored, plus the Dallas police headquarters shooting that was called ‘brave’ by CNN’s Fredricka Whitfield, and the unofficial strike that the Baltimore Police Department are conducting in response to protests and riots that rocked the city. We also discuss the sexual assault trial of actor Robert Aaron Stephens who is accused of drugging and date raping women, and the controversy between attorneys Robert Shapiro and Mark Geragos over the legal representation that he was given. Hollywood justice is looked at closely with defense attorney Mike Cavalluzzi in this episode of Crime Time, hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Mike Cavalluzzi back to Crime Time.
01:04 Prison Escape recap and update.
02:55 Joyce Mitchell: Information exchange and possible charges.
05:07 Forming civilian-prisoner relationships.
08:17 Joyce Mitchell and withholding information.
09:06 Dallas Police HQ shooting recap.
10:57 Fredricka Whitfield and journalist word choice.
11:35 Mental health care and access to weapons.
14:17 The state of political correctness.
16:16 CNN’s Fredricka Whitfield & Blue Flu, Baltimore’s broken police force.
23:12 Robert Aaron Stephens sexual assault convictions recap.
25:53 Why evidence and witnesses are produced or not.
30:11 Ineffective assistance of counsel.
31:48 Robert Shapiro law techniques and reputation.
32:35 Thank you and goodbye.
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.
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