Public Defenseless

204: One Journalist's Effort to Uncover the Rot in Kentucky's Legal System w/Taylor Six


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Today, Hunter spoke with Taylor Six, a journalist at the Lexington Harold Leader in Kentucky, to discuss her expansive coverage of the criminal legal system in the state. From a system that is almost devoid of all trials to accusations of racial bias in local prosecutors, Taylor is doing amazing work bringing to light the criminal legal stories that help drive better criminal legal policies.

 

Guests:

Taylor Six, Journalist, Lexington Harold Leader, Kentucky

 

Resources:

judge tossed a murder charge

prosecutor's response

Follow up on Racial Bias Accusation from Judge

https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article284296008.html

Case of Lasielle White

Here is how her case ended.

Teen linked to Fatal Shooting Gets Probation

https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article275460956.html#storylink=cpy

https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article281033483.html 

Plea Deal Story

https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article278980039.html

 

 

 

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