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What really happens when a jury retires to deliberate?
Find out each week on Deliberations, a modern day, improvised audio drama that allows criminal justice enthusiasts to step inside a jury room. Each season explores a different courtroom drama inspired by real life criminal trials in the news. Six improvisers serve as the jury and passionately react, negotiate, and argue opposing interpretations of the evidence.
Latest episodes
Mar 26, 2018 • 1h 6min
Jury Break: The Registry
John returns for a frank, contemplative discussion about the sex registry.
Mar 21, 2018 • 42min
S2 Ep10: Riley Paige On Direct
Riley Paige delivers a bold testimony, thoroughly touching and discomfiting the jury. In the media we hear about Keith's prior convictions.
Mar 19, 2018 • 56min
Jury Break: Assaulted AND Accused
JV Hampton-VanSant speaks about his unique dual experience of being assaulted and then accused of assault - following one traumatic incident. He also speaks to the problems we face in understanding same sex assault and struggles with racial stereotyping.
Mar 14, 2018 • 35min
S2 Ep9: The Investigation
Disturbing content from Keith's phone is revealed in trial. Rumor of a medical issue suffered by Riley Paige is circulated online, but withheld from the jury.
Mar 12, 2018 • 30min
Jury Break: Statement Analysis
Professional Statement Analyst Rick Whitehead breaks down the science, offering examples, applications, and real world experience.
Mar 7, 2018 • 34min
S2 Ep8: The Liar's Number
Detective Suarez finishes the analysis of Keith Montgomery's statement as jurors conclude its discussion. Keith is revealed to have a public defender. Is his defense overworked and under-resourced?
Mar 5, 2018 • 1h 7min
Jury Break: Insight Into Conviction
After going through the system for a sensitive crime, today’s speaker breaks down the strange realities of conviction and post conviction life.
Feb 28, 2018 • 34min
S2 Ep7: Statement Analysis Pt 2
Detective Suarez begins the process of breaking down Keith’s statement line by line.
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Feb 26, 2018 • 24min
Jury Break: Sex Crimes in Civil Court
Civil attorney Kelvin Fisher discusses opportunities and challenges for sexual assault victims in civil court.
Feb 21, 2018 • 29min
S2 Ep6: Statement Analysis Pt 1
The way Detective Suarez applied Statement Analysis is revealed. Was the investigation corrupt? Ralph the juror admits to watching a program on lie detection. Did he violate a jury instruction?
