

They’re Going to Kill This Man | Season 2, Ep. 1
Nov 25, 2020
Season 2 of the podcast explores the difficulties in suing government officials who violate the Constitution. It focuses on the case of James King, a college student who was beaten by mistaken identity. The podcast discusses the lack of accountability for officers, the consequences of evidence destruction, and the dismissals and mischaracterizations of James' claims. It also delves into legal claims, immunity doctrine, and the changing role of courts in adjudicating constitutional violations.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Struggle for Accountability
01:54 • 13min
The Consequences of Evidence Destruction
15:09 • 11min
Mischaracterizations, Dismissals, and Qualified Immunity
25:44 • 2min
Legal claims, immunity doctrine, and historical precedents
27:57 • 5min
The Changing Role of Courts in Adjudicating Constitutional Violations
32:37 • 5min