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“Dismantling Our American Apartheid” in Chicago Tribune 10-25-2021

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Chicago Tribune Op-ed: Dismantling our American apartheid: Making the case for a defender general of the United States By ANDREA D. LYON CHICAGO TRIBUNE | OCT 25, 2021 AT 5:00 AM https://www.lyonkerr.com/news/dismantling-our-american-apartheid-in-chicago-tribune/

Kylleen’s Story

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What would you do if you found yourself in prison for life without the possibility of parole and you were innocent? My name is Kylleen Thomas and that is where I found myself 28 years ago. I was in prison with nowhere to turn and no one to help. I was lost and had no

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True Believer and the Road to Hell Podcast

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This wide ranging conversation between two leaders of the criminal defense bar covers: The present and future of criminal justice in America; What it is like to represent the innocent and the guilty; Why we need a Defender General https:;//youtu.be/xmJRp59-MzA

Get Better Answers from Jurors and Witnesses

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NACDL Summary & Video: Improving Juror and Witness Responses Although these video clips were given to criminal defense lawyers at the NACDL Conference a last month, I would suggest that you can use these tactics in civil litigation, as well. They will help you encourage more truthful answers from jurors and witnesses. The short video clip (click) sections:

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Antonio’s Story

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Social Justice Requires a Defender General to End the Apartheid that is Our Justice System by, “Antonio” I am not one of the countless black, brown, or poor people in this country who was wrongfully convicted. I did commit my crime. My name is Antonio, and I spent 29 years in prison. I believe the

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