John Blume, Director of the Cornell Death Penalty Project, discusses the Supreme Court granting review to an Oklahoma inmate on death row. James Park, securities law expert, talks about the faceoff between the SEC and Binance in court.
The Supreme Court has granted review to an Oklahoma inmate's death penalty case due to critical errors and the agreement of the state's Attorney General, marking an unusual intervention in capital cases.
A federal court case between Binance and the SEC will determine the jurisdiction of the SEC over digital assets, focusing on whether Binance's tokens should be classified as securities based on marketing efforts and investor expectations.
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Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossop's case gains support
Richard Glossop, a death row inmate in Oklahoma, has received international attention for maintaining his innocence and gaining support from advocates including Sister Helen Prejean and celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Susan Sarandon. The state's Republican Attorney General has also urged the court to reconsider Glossop's case, citing critical errors, including the destruction and suppression of evidence.
The Supreme Court grants stay of execution for Richard Glossop
The Supreme Court's decision to grant a stay of execution for Richard Glossop is considered unusual as the court has been generally reluctant to intervene in capital cases. The Attorney General of Oklahoma agreeing with Glossop that he was denied a fair trial likely influenced the court's decision to review the case.
Federal court battle over SEC jurisdiction on crypto assets
A federal court in DC is hearing a case involving Binance and the SEC that could shape the extent of the SEC's jurisdiction over digital assets. The case hinges on whether the digital tokens sold by Binance are considered securities. The SEC argues that marketing efforts by Binance suggest an expectation of profit among investors, supporting the classification of tokens as securities. The court is expected to determine the boundary between securities and non-securities in the context of virtual tokens.
John Blume, Director of the Cornell Death Penalty Project, discusses the Supreme Court granting review to an Oklahoma inmate on death row in an unusual case. James Park, securities law expert and professor at UCLA Law School, discusses the faceoff between the SEC and Binance in court. June Grasso hosts.