Knowledge Fight

#710: Elizabeth Williamson Returns

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Aug 2, 2022
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ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
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