Police Shootings, Michael Brown, Darren Wilson, + What’s Next for Robert Durst

Michael Brown has been called the ‘wrong victim’ to rally around for police brutality activists, and we look at the spate of police shootings-including the LAPD-and the cover up around Darren Wilson in Ferguson, plus we discuss the arrest of Robert Durst following his recorded bathroom confession while on the set of The Jinx. The admissibility of Durst’s statements in the show, and his health and mental state in the face of trial is discussed with attorney, Robin Sax. Finally, police and government immunity, and the need of parents to keep an attorney on their speed dial is shared in this Crime Time episode, with guest-host Mike Cavalluzzi.

Guest Bio

Robin Sax is a renowned reporter, producer and attorney covering major stories across the globe. Sax has combined her in-court and on-air skills to create unprecedented legal and media coverage that extends from the courtroom to the green room.
From investigative reporting to litigation to advocacy, Robin specializes in whistle blowers, sex crimes, criminal law, family law, child custody matters, constitutional law, and various stories involving the law and victims of crime.

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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Episode Breakdown

00:00 Welcoming Robin Sax to Crime Time
01:25 The Jinx’s impact on Robert Durst’s new trial
01:55 Video: Robert Durst’s bathroom confessional.
02:20 How will this confessional be used in the trial?
04:34 How trustworthy are Durst’s statements?
05:25 How important is it for the prosecution and defense to go through all the footage from The Jinx?
07:50 Does Durst have to testify to explain the tapes?
10:45 Is Durst’s full statement everything he said during the documentary or just in the bathroom.
14:35 Were the witness statements coached for Darren Wilson?
16:15 Jonathan Capehart in a Washington Post article finds Michael Brown wrong victim to rally around.
17:45 Does the DOJ report let Wilson completely off the hook for the shooting?
19:55 Stripping governmental immunity.
22:17 Why aren’t civil servants held responsible for the mistakes?
23:05 The government doesn’t like to pay out on civil cases.
26:24 Does the LAPD have a PR problem?
27:50 Has the bad behavior of the police increased or is their more awareness?
31:15 Should a parent have a lawyer on speed dial in case their child gets in trouble?
34:04 Thank you and goodbye.