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Criminal
State of North Carolina v. Joan Little
Jun 28, 2024
Karen Bethea-Shields, lawyer for Joan Little's self-defense case, discusses the challenges faced by Black women in the justice system. Topics include societal bias, legal strategies, and the emotional trial climax leading to Joan's acquittal.
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- Advocating for marginalized communities in criminal defense was Karen Bethea Shields' driving force, leading to her successful defense of Joanne Little against biased attitudes and societal challenges.
- Joanne Little's trial highlighted the importance of empathy, truth, and fair representation, culminating in her historic acquittal as the first woman in the US to be found not guilty of murder for resisting sexual assault.
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Karen's Determination to Become a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Karen Bethea Shields knew from the outset of law school that she wanted to focus on criminal defense, particularly helping marginalized communities like poor people and African Americans facing incarceration. Starting her career with civil rights work under lawyer Jerry Paul, she quickly transitioned into representing Joanne Little, a young African-American woman accused of killing a jailer who attempted to assault her. Karen's unwavering dedication to advocating for marginalized individuals shines through her decision to pursue criminal defense.
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