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Abuse of Power: State of Florida vs. Krishna Maharaj
- By: Ryan Alexander Steiner, Rebecca Evans, Ross Dinerstein
- Narrated by: David Rudolf, Sonya Pfeiffer
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- Abuse of Power
- State of Florida vs. Krishna Maharaj
- Abuse of Power
- Sonya Pfeiffer and David Rudolf introduce the podcast
- October 16th, 1986: What do we know?
- Before we go any further, we need to go back in time...
Meet the hosts, plus guest Clive Stafford Smith...
David Rudolf
David Rudolf is one of the pre-eminent trial lawyers in the country, specialising in high-profile and complex criminal and civil rights cases. He has been listed for more than twenty-five years in The Best Lawyers in America and was one of only three criminal defence lawyers selected for the inaugural class of the North Carolina Lawyer Hall of Fame. In recent years, in addition to his work defending individuals accused of crimes in federal and state courts, he has successfully represented individuals in civil rights litigation against law enforcement agencies arising from wrongful convictions.
Rudolf has also been recognized for his work with professional organisations, serving in various leadership positions. Most recently, he has received worldwide acclaim for his representation of Michael Peterson in The Staircase on Netflix. As a result of his work in The Staircase, Mr. Rudolf received the prestigious Praeses Elit Award from the Dublin Law Society at Trinity College in Ireland.
Sonya Pfeiffer
Sonya Pfeiffer is a former award-winning television journalist who is now a practicing civil rights and criminal defence attorney. As a journalist, she worked internationally covering major international stories including the Yitzhak Rabin assassination and the signing of the Dayton Peace Accords. Pfeiffer has also directed and produced documentary films including the award-winning short Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Social Justice.
Pfeiffer attended law school at UNC-Chapel Hill and now practices criminal defence and civil rights in Charlotte, NC, at Rudolf Widenhouse. A skilled communicator, Pfeiffer has successfully counselled numerous clients through both jury trials and complicated plea negotiations. She presents continuing legal education courses across the country and is a Trial Advocacy teacher at the University of Toronto.
Pfeiffer is also the owner and director of Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art in Charlotte, NC. The gallery has been honoured by Charlotte Magazine and Elevate Lifestyle.
Clive Stafford Smith
Clive Stafford Smith JD OBE was born in Cambridge, he is a dual UK-US national. He is the founder and director of 3DCentre a non-profit human rights training centre. He previously founded and directed the legal action charities Reprieve (in London), and LCAC (in New Orleans).
From 1984-2004 he represented over 300 people facing execution in the US, as well as bringing the first challenge to Guantánamo Bay, where he has secured the release of 81 detainees. Upon returning to the UK he has continued to represent prisoners in the US and round the world, including Kris Maharaj. In 2000, he was awarded the OBE by Queen Elizabeth II for 'services to humanity'. He lives in Dorset UK.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-12-21
An incredible story, deftly told
This podcast tells the extraordinary story of Kris Maharaj, a British man sentenced to death for a double murder he didn't commit. Kris' story is pretty much the definition of the word clusterfuck - everything that can go wrong, does!
Narrators Sonya Pfeiffer and David Rudolf bring clarity to a complex tale. They cast a legal eye over proceedings, examining the evidence that tells a very different story to the prosecution at Kris' trial. As with any good murder mystery, the listener is encouraged to look beneath the surface. The Moo Youngs' briefcase operates as a kind of Pandora's box and takes us down a rabbit of hole all sorts of cartel shenanigans.
Framed by the police and screwed over by a US justice system that doesn't seem to care if you are innocent as long as they have someone for the crime, Kris' story is a gross miscarriage of justice. Nobody wants to admit they got it wrong.
This would be a hopeless story if it wasn't for the strength and determination of Kris, his wife Marita - both 82 - and his lawyers, notably Clive Stafford Smith, who has been representing Kris pro bono for 28 years. Clive now represents Kris through 3DC.org.uk (not Reprieve).
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- T. Graham
- 19-02-22
riveting
loved this podcast but was very angry with outcome. Well told and would recommend
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- Big D's BBq
- 26-11-21
Excellent
Great podcast detailing a major injustice. Had me gripped from start to finish and clearly shows how things can go wrong.
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- LG
- 13-01-22
Interesting
Liked this podcast and unlike others of its kind has lots of original information in each episode rather than constant recaps. Also raising such an important issue and the profile of cases.
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- Fiona S
- 22-12-21
Brilliant Podcast
So sad, infuriating & maddening though. How can this happen-unbelievable. I urge everyone to listen to it.
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- Anna
- 01-12-21
Compelling account of misjustice
Excellent coverage of such a sad case, David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer ensure readers are following each twist and turn and constantly clarify law rules so everyone can follow this sad case. Admiration for all involved in this case who continue to be persistent in bringing justice for Kris and admiration for highliting the abuse of the system with all publications of abuse of power.
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- RA
- 27-12-21
Must listen!
Unbelievable! This story needs to be told and heard everywhere. Kris deserves a new trial and most of all, justice.
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- Funkgroover
- 02-12-21
A worrying tale of injustice
When you hear about cases going through the appeal system your mind is generally drawn to criminals trying it on or trying to use a loophole to invade the justice they deserve. You might think about criminal people who have been accused of one more crime than they actually did commit but you don’t generally think about those that are entirely innocent and just at the wrong place at the wrong time. those people surely, would see the light of day quickly and the justice system would deliver quickly them.
The catalyst in this story is one lawyer who for reasons unknown and completely unexpectedly stayed silent when you had the opportunity to put forward a strong and compelling case for his client leading to decades of injustice.
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- MIKIE DREW
- 14-12-21
THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM NEEDS A SERIOUS OVERHAUL
YOUR SYSTEM CAN BE BARBARIC AT TIMES IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE THE GUILTY IN PRISON AND INNOCENT AT HOME WITH LOVED ONES FAMILY FRIENDS AND A GERMAN SHEPARD PUPPY PLEASE ASK PRESIDENT BIDEN TO PRESIDENTIAL PARDON FOR KRIS AND ALSO TO OVERHAUL (WELL MAKE A START)ON IT HE IS THE ONE THAT CAN MAKE A START ON IT MY HEART LIKE SO MANY OTHERS AFTER LISTENING TO THIS SAD UNFAIR AND INJUSTICE IS ACHING AND BREAKING WARMEST REGARDS MIKIE OF NORTHOLT MIDDLESEX UB56QH UNITED KINGDOM😓😢😡
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- Ludwig van El
- 01-03-22
Shocking
Have to give a caveat: I have not been able to verify the claims in this podcast, but if I give it the benefit of doubt, this is a terrible shocker.
Though I gotta say, the failing of the justice system is do utterly complete, it is quite hard to believe, this really happened.
They bring some convincing arguments, though.
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