CR-CL’s Executive Editors for Online Content Noah Kaplan and Matt Giffin discuss the two big criminal law developments in the last week. First, Matt breaks down the Florida Stand Your Ground self-defense law at the heart of the tragic case of Trayvon Martin. Next, Noah explains the history and doctrine behind hate crimes statutes, and Noah and Matt discuss the guilty verdict against Dharun Ravi for spying on his gay roommate.
Some links mentioned in or related to this week’s episode:
The Atlantic – Travyon Martin’s Killer Was Looking for Trouble – and Found It
Fox News Opinion – Trayvon Martin’s Killer Not Covered Under the Law I Wrote
Slate – Why Trayvon Martin’s Killer Remains Free
NPR – Was Trayvon Martin’s Killing a Hate Crime?
NYT – Emily Bazelon on the Dharun Ravi verdict
Daily Beast – Michael Medved on NJ Hate Crimes law
Anti-Defamation League Table of State Hate Crimes Laws
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Episode 7 – Stand Your Ground, Self Defense, and Hate Crimes
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