Tamir Rice Shooting, the NY Prison Break, & America’s Racial Divide

Tamir Rice was shot and killed by Cleveland police six months ago, and on what would have been his thirteenth birthday we explore his death-from the video and 911 call of the incident, to the ongoing wait for any charges to be brought. We also discuss developments in the New York prison escape, the media outrage over Obama’s use of the word ‘nigger’ on Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast, and juvenile vs. adult justice for Chris Plaskon who stabbed and killed a 16 year old girl who rejected his invitation to prom. Peel back the layers of justice with guests Cheryl Dorsey and Mike Cavalluzzi in this Crime Time episode 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.

Ms. Dorsey is a speaker, freelance writer and much sought after police expert on important issues making national headlines, regarding abuse under the color of authority – that is, racial profiling, use of force, deadly force and women’s workplace issues. Ms. Dorsey enlightens and empowers audiences with her candid and honest approach to surviving police encounters.