In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed History

The McMartin Preschool Scandal Changed How We Investigate Child Abuse


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The infamous McMartin Preschool trial epitomized the daycare abuse hysteria of the 1980s. What began with unsubstantiated allegations by a mentally ill parent spiraled into a seven-year legal battle, costing $16 million and leaving lives shattered—without a single conviction. Through flawed investigations, suggestive interviews, and sensational claims, the case raised critical questions about justice, credibility, and the power of mass panic. Join us as we explore the events, the fallout, and the lessons learned from one of America’s most controversial trials.

 

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Lee Rawles as Kee MacFarlane

Ken Sutherland as 9th Circuit Appeals

Conrad Saam as Professor Douglas Linder

Doreen Wiley as Attorney Lael Rubin

Jon Enge as Attorney Dean Richard Gits

Evan Dicharry as Attorney J. Daniel Davis

Gyi Tsakalakis as Dr. Michael Maloney

Georgia Well as Peggy Buckey

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In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed HistoryBy Attorney J Craig Williams and Legal Talk Network

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