Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 1/2/25 Leonard Goodman on the Americans Convicted for Opposing the War in Ukraine
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Jan 7, 2025 Leonard Goodman, a criminal defense lawyer and adjunct professor of law at DePaul, shares insights on the Uhuru Movement's legal battles. He discusses the absurd allegations that anti-war activists were acting as Russian agents and the challenges of proving the case. Goodman highlights the implications for free speech and critiques federal prosecutors' motives, pointing out the disparity in legal repercussions between grassroots activists and powerful political figures. The conversation sheds light on the troubling use of espionage laws in suppressing dissent.
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Uhuru Movement Conviction
- Leonard Goodman's clients, the Uhuru Movement, were convicted for opposing the Ukraine war.
- They received light sentences, but the case raises free speech concerns.
Prosecutorial Motivations
- Federal prosecutors are not always motivated by justice.
- They sometimes persecute those the government disfavors, similar to authoritarian regimes.
Raid on Uhuru Movement
- The Uhuru Movement members, including elderly individuals, were subjected to a paramilitary-style raid.
- This involved flashbang grenades, raising concerns about excessive force.
