The Gist

BEST OF THE GIST: Harvey, Tossed Edition … Gross

Apr 27, 2024

Prison Consultant Craig Rothfeld, a former inmate, shares survival techniques for prison life including his experience working with Harvey Weinstein. The podcast explores the nuances of justice in the prison system, challenges faced during incarceration, and ethical considerations of representing high-profile clients.

59:18

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Craig Rothfeld

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Quick takeaways

Prison Consultant Craig Rothfeld shares survival techniques for inmates, drawing from his personal experience in prison.

Weinstein case underlines complexities of justice in the Me Too era, emphasizing societal and legal impacts.

Media scrutiny on Weinstein trial focuses on victims' bravery over legal processes, calling for a more balanced coverage.

Deep dives

The Legal Balancing Act on Prior Acts Evidence

The New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein's conviction citing the fragility of the case, specifically the use of prior bad act witnesses, highlighting the legal debate on introducing evidence of unrelated crimes which could bias the jury against the defendant.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Habits, Product Promotion, Defender Features, and Prison Consultation

3min

Surviving Rikers: A Journey Through Prison

11min

Insight into the Speaker's Journey through Different Prison Facilities and Work Release Program

2min

Navigating Social Dynamics and Legal Responsibilities in Prison Consulting

19min

COVID-19 Concerns in Prisons: Challenges and Calls for Action

5min

Unveiling the Legal Knots of Evidence Presentation

14min

In this installment of Best Of The Gist, a jumbo archival interview (originally a two-parter, combined to one) with Prison Consultant Craig Rothfeld, who also happens to be a childhood friend of Mike’s. Rothfeld prepares soon-to-be inmates on the rules and survival techniques of prison life, because, as you might imagine, he himself once did time. In this capacity, Rothfeld was once employed by Harvey Weinstein, whose New York rape conviction was tossed out by an appeals court this week. Then we will listen back to Mike’s April 25, 2024 Spiel addressing the Weinstein ruling.

Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara

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