Karen Bethea-Shields
Successfully defended Joan Little in the first case of a woman being found not guilty of murder using self-defense against sexual assault.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 37min
State of North Carolina v. Joan Little
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.
