Another Not Guilty

Mother Knows Worst


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Public defenders know that every case has its twists and turns, but this one? It’s got everything: false allegations, a family in crisis, and a young man fighting for his life. Ilona Yanez walks us through her defense of Andy, an 18-year-old who moved to the U.S. from Guatemala to reunite with his mother, only to be accused of unthinkable crimes by his younger siblings.

We start with the case details: a 911 call over a cake dispute spirals into allegations of sexual abuse, with Andy’s siblings claiming he molested them multiple times. But as Ilona digs deeper, she uncovers a family dynamic fraught with manipulation, abuse, and a mother willing to do anything to protect herself.

Ilona takes us through her strategy, from challenging the prosecution’s version of events to exposing the inconsistencies in the siblings’ testimonies. She explains how she used CPS records to show that the children had a history of lying to protect their mother and how she fought to get Andy released on bail despite facing life in prison.

One of the biggest curveballs? The exclusion of key evidence, including a CPS report where the children denied any abuse just two months before the allegations surfaced. Ilona discusses how this ruling impacted the defense and why it was crucial to her case.

Finally, we break down the jury’s reaction, the verdict, and the emotional aftermath. Whether you’re a legal professional or just love a good courtroom drama, this episode will keep you hooked!

 

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