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Parents' Stories And Emotional Impact
- Elizabeth Williamson describes meeting Sandy Hook parents and hearing their stories while reporting her book.
- She recounts Jesse Lewis's parents clinging to the story that he yelled "run," which made her emotional.
Bad Tactics Backfire In Court
- Defense counsel's attempts to impeach therapists backfired when witnesses appeared sympathetic and credible.
- Poor courtroom tactics (e.g., using the wrong DSM) amplified that damage publicly.
Lawyer's Meltdown In Court
- Elizabeth and hosts describe defense lawyer Federico Reynal's visible frustration and unprofessional gestures in court.
- His flipping the bird and conflicts looked like a lawyer losing control and embarrassed his team.


