David Heilpern

David Heilpern, Dean of Law at Southern Cross University and a former magistrate, dives into the dark world of the sovereign citizen movement. He discusses the tragic ramifications of Dezi Freeman's violent actions and how they expose the challenges the legal system faces with self-represented individuals. Heilpern highlights the bizarre beliefs of sovereign citizens, their claims of legal immunity, and the surge of misinformation exacerbated by recent events. The podcast underscores the urgent need for better legal education and strategies to combat these dangerous ideologies.