Podcast appearances and mentions of david rudolf

Josh Dubin does a deep dive into the psychology behind Coerced Confession Evidence with David Rudolf, criminal defense and civil rights attorney, and co-host of the podcast Abuse of Power. It turns out tactics used to extract Coerced Confessions are also rooted in Junk Science. Just like Bite Mark Evidence, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, and so many others covered in this show, Coerced, or False Confessions are another link in the chain of the Junk Science epidemic. Kate Judson, Executive Director of the Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences, updates Josh Dubin's Wrongful Conviction: Junk Science.  Learn more and get involved. http://www.wrongfulconvictionpodcast.com/junk-science Wrongful Conviction: Junk Science is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co No1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1999, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth, 26, had a problem. A casual girlfriend, stripper Cherica Adams, 24, told him she was pregnant with his child. Rae was already paying a significant amount of child support to a woman in California, and had no desire for another baby. Prosecutors claimed Carruth conspired with three men to gun down Cherica as she was driving home from a movie. Before she died, Cherica was given a C-section and delivered Carruth's son, Chancellor, who was born with permanent brain damage and cerebral palsy. The defense, led by David Rudolf (defense attorney in the Michael Peterson 'Staircase' trial), argues hit man Van Brett Watkins killed Cherica in a fit of anger following a prior argument with Rae. In 2002, Carruth was found guilty of conspiracy to commit first degree murder. He served 18 years of an 18-to-24-year sentence and was released from prison on October 22, 2018. This episode contains testimony from Carruth's cousin, Tiffany Adams, followed by confessed hitman Van Brett Watkins.

Could the murder of Charlotte activist, Kim Thomas, finally be solved? From the Charlotte Observer: A prominent Charlotte defense attorney claims police have uncovered evidence that could finally solve one of the city's most notorious criminal mysteries: Who committed the gruesome 1990 murder of Kim Thomas? Now, David Rudolf wants a judge to order the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to release what it knows about the case. Thomas, a 32-year-old Charlotte activist, doctor's wife and mother, was found inside her Cotswold home on July 27, 1990, handcuffed, her throat repeatedly slashed, her 10-month-old son in his crib nearby. Her death — and the prolonged failure of CMPD to find her killer — has reverberated through the city for decades. Thirty-two years after Thomas' killing, a highly unusual Mecklenburg County court filing on Wednesday offers new hope of closure. In it, Rudolf reveals that he was recently told by an unnamed CMPD homicide detective that investigators have matched DNA found at the Thomas murder scene with Marion “Pool” Gales, a 60-year-old career criminal long linked to the stabbing, who is now serving a prison sentence for the killing of another woman. In an effort to protect any ongoing police investigations connected to the Thomas case, Rudolf asked CMPD last month to reveal the new information only to Thomas' family and her former husband, Ed Friedland. Four years after the killing, Friedland was charged with his wife's murder. The charges were later dropped and never refiled.      Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On December 9, 2001, Michael Peterson, an acclaimed novelist and one-time mayoral candidate, found his wife Kathleen dead at the bottom of their staircase in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Primarily due to the junk science of blood splatter analysis, Peterson was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.  David and Sonya are a criminal defense duo who fight for victims of injustice, misconduct and faults of the system. Their podcast, Abuse of Power, dissects how law enforcement and the justice system have failed those they are meant to protect. David was Michael's first lawyer on the case involving the death of his wife, and he still is to this day. David notably appeared in the documentary, The Staircase, as Michael's lawyer. Sonya covered the case as a television reporter in Raleigh-Durham, and has been following the story since the beginning. David and Sonya have supported and advocated for Michael throughout his entire wrongful conviction experience. This episode is one of Michael's very few recent press appearances, and Wrongful Conviction is the first ever podcast to have Michael Peterson as a guest. To learn more about the junk science of bite mark evidence: https://lavaforgood.com/podcast/145-wrongful-conviction-junk-science-bite-mark-evidence/ To listen to the Abuse of Power podcast, visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abuse-of-power-with-david-rudolf-and-sonya-pfeiffer/id1521477945 This episode is part of a special series in our Wrongful Conviction podcast feed of 15 episodes focused on individual cases of wrongful incarceration, guest hosted by formerly incarcerated returning citizens and leading criminal justice advocates, award-winning journalists and progressive influencers. Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava for Good Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonya Pfeiffer and David Rudolf, Co-hosts of the Webby Award-winning podcast Abuse of Power on Audible UK, host Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, the Academy Award-winning director of the Netflix documentary, The Staircase, in a discussion of the false portrayals in the current HBO “docudrama” of the same name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 7th episode of HBO's The Staircase, we learn about Nortel's struggles, the Peterson's financial woes, Martha's trip home, and Sophie's quest to absolve Michael. Join Jackie & Diana as they discuss the real life Sophie Brunet & David Rudolf, comparisons to the Netflix documentary, & their nostalgia for shopping malls. Play "Where's the Coke?", find out Jackie's favorite quote from the episode, & learn the definition of exculpatory  (if you didn't know it already).Contest is still going until 6/13/2022!Please rate and/or review wherever you listen to podcasts.Email homebodiesonly@gmail.com   

Helping us get set for sentencing is David Rudolf -- attorney, author, and lead counsel in the acclaimed Netflix documentary, “The Staircase”, which is now a controversial HBO mini-series. Mr. Rudolf has been on the front lines of justice for decades as one of the nation's preeminent trial lawyers.  He has dedicated his life to giving voice and vindication to a special class of victims in our system -- those convicted and sentenced for crimes they did not commit.   He recently published a riveting look at our dysfunctional system, American Injustice: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System.  In this whirlwind discussion, we cover: Rudolf's new Book, American Injustice; The Staircase documentary and the new,  highly fictionalized HBO miniseries; Draconian sentencing statutes and guidelines; How confirmation bias and tunnel vision can corrupt every aspect of the criminal justice process; The need for accountability for  prosecutors and police when the innocent are wrongfully convicted; How becoming a client made him a better lawyer; Advice for criminal defense lawyers struggling with work life balance; The coercive nature of plea bargaining; How to handle sentencing when your client maintains innocence; AND, the very best ways to inject humanity back into our broken system; Oh, yes, for all you diehard Staircase fans, we do discuss "the owl theory"! LINKS:  David Rudolf's Website: https://davidsrudolf.com/ Abuse of Power Podcast:  https://www.audible.com/pd/Abuse-of-Power-with-David-Rudolf-and-Sonya-Pfeiffer-Podcast/ Incredible 3-hour CLE offering on the Staircase: https://www.nacdl.org/Event/The-Staircase-Lessons-from-the-Michael-Peterson-Mu https://vimeo.com/332364136  (staircase CLE teaser) HBO Rebuttals: https://www-newsweek-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.newsweek.com/i-was-michael-peterson-lawyer-still-believe-hes-innocent-1708072?amp=1 https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/staircase-michael-peterson-lawyer-david-rudolf-criticizes-hbo-max-show-1235279215/?fbclid=IwAR2rJLrLZWlNLhQZtQTYKNXanxTANQU9H6MtA6kEpTibXBmbTJjzJKlO2Ew#   the owl theory: https://amp-charlotteobserver-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv/article261821775.html        

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18 years. That's how long Anthony Graves spent in prison for a crime he never committed. Unfortunately, his story is not uncommon in this country. Can we stop wrongful convictions, or are they just the price we pay to keep communities safe? In this episode, we look at how such big mistakes are made in the American justice system and efforts to prevent wrongful convictions. Guests: Anthony Graves, exoneree, author “Infinite Hope: How Wrongful Conviction, Solitary Confinement, and 12 Years on Death Row Failed to Kill My Soul.” David Rudolf- author, “American Injustice: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System” Emily Galvin-Almanza, co-founder of Partners for Justice Walter McNeil, sheriff of Leon County, Florida

Showrunner/creator/director Antonio Campos returns to the podcast, and is joined by Emily Kaczmarek, the co-writer of this episode, to examine why–and how–the HBO Max series compressed the entirety of the Michael Peterson trial into a single episode. And Michael Stuhlbarg, who portrays defense attorney David Rudolf, discusses his role as the man upon whose shoulders Peterson's fate rests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode 287, we visit with David Rudolf, author of “American Injustice: Inside Stories From the Underbelly of The Criminal Justice System.” David draws from his years of experience as a defense attorney in the American criminal legal system to shed light on the misconduct that exists at all levels of law enforcement and the tragic consequences that follow in its wake. The book includes new details from the Michael Peterson trial made famous in Netflix's “The Staircase” and takes the reader inside crime scenes to examine forensic evidence left by perpetrators; revisits unsolved murders to detail how and why the true culprits were never prosecuted; reveals how confirmation bias leads police and prosecutors to employ tactics that make wrongful arrests and prosecutions more likely; and exposes how poverty and racism fundamentally distort the system. Kirkus Reviews says that “American Injustice” is a “stellar–and often shocking–report on a broken criminal justice system.” Engage with the show here: https://linktr.ee/CharlotteReadersPodcast Detailed show notes here: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottereaderspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottereaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottereader Charlotte Readers Podcast is a proud member of the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and the Queen City Podcast Network. #CharlotteReadersPodcast #podcast #literary #literature #instabooks #goodreads #bookstagram #booklover #amreading #bookreview #bookaddict #bookclub #bookobsessed #booknerd #bookaholic #booklife #bookworm #bookgram #booktography #bookblogger #totalbooknerd #bookishfeatures #creativenonfiction #tellyourstory #podcaster #exploreclt #cltagenda #charlotteagenda #704 #cltiscreative #authorsontheair #queencitypodcastnetwork © Charlotte Readers Podcast and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

In this episode 287, we visit with David Rudolf, author of “American Injustice: Inside Stories From the Underbelly of The Criminal Justice System.” David draws from his years of experience as a defense attorney in the American criminal legal system to shed light on the misconduct that exists at all levels of law enforcement and the tragic consequences that follow in its wake. The book includes new details from the Michael Peterson trial made famous in Netflix's “The Staircase” and takes the reader inside crime scenes to examine forensic evidence left by perpetrators; revisits unsolved murders to detail how and why the true culprits were never prosecuted; reveals how confirmation bias leads police and prosecutors to employ tactics that make wrongful arrests and prosecutions more likely; and exposes how poverty and racism fundamentally distort the system. Kirkus Reviews says that “American Injustice” is a “stellar–and often shocking–report on a broken criminal justice system.” Engage with the show here: https://linktr.ee/CharlotteReadersPodcast Detailed show notes here: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottereaderspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottereaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottereader Charlotte Readers Podcast is a proud member of the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and the Queen City Podcast Network. #CharlotteReadersPodcast #podcast #literary #literature #instabooks #goodreads #bookstagram #booklover #amreading #bookreview #bookaddict #bookclub #bookobsessed #booknerd #bookaholic #booklife #bookworm #bookgram #booktography #bookblogger #totalbooknerd #bookishfeatures #creativenonfiction #tellyourstory #podcaster #exploreclt #cltagenda #charlotteagenda #704 #cltiscreative #authorsontheair #queencitypodcastnetwork © Charlotte Readers Podcast and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

Frankie Boyer is an award winning talk show host that empowers listeners to live healthy vibrant lives http://www.frankieboyer.comGuests:Earl Mindell, RPh, MH, PhD, is a registered pharmacist, master herbalist, and college educator. He is also an award-winning author of over twenty best-selling books, including Earl Mindell's New Vitamin Bible, which has sold over 11 million copies worldwide. He is on the Board of Directors of the California College of Natural Medicine, and serves on the Dean's Professional Advisory Group, School of Pharmacy, Chapman University. In addition to being a highly sought-after lecturer, he has appeared on numerous TV shows such as Good Morning America and even the Late Show with David Letterman back in the day. https://squareonepublishers.com/Title/9780757005213David Rudolf is passionate about fighting for the individual against the power of the government. Rudolf founded his law firm in 1982 to represent the rights of people, and the firm has never wavered from that mission. He aims to live a life of meaning by taking risks where many others would not and is motivated by doing what is right and what is fair. David firmly believes in following your passion – in work and in life. https://davidsrudolf.com/

Our guests today include:-Steven Bucci from the Heritage Foundation, and-David Rudolf, author of "American Injustice: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System." If you're interested in David Rudolf's book, visit his site here : https://bit.ly/3oAj1eE. Check out Preston's latest blog by going wflafm.com/preston. Listen live to Preston from 6 – 9 a.m. ET and 5 – 8 a.m. CT!WFLA Tallahassee Live Stream: https://ihr.fm/3huZWYeWFLA Panama City Live stream: https://ihr.fm/34oufeRFollow WFLA Tallahassee on Twitter @WFLAFM and WFLA Panama City @wflapanamacity and like us on Facebook at @wflafm and @WFLAPanamaCity.

American Injustice: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System by David S Rudolf From the fearless defense attorney and civil rights lawyer who rose to fame with Netflix's The Staircase comes a "fine companion to Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy and Emily Bazelon's Charged. A stellar—and often shocking—report on a broken criminal justice system." (Kirkus, Starred Review) In the past thirty years alone, more than 2,800 innocent American prisoners – their combined sentences surpassing 25,000 years – have been exonerated and freed after being condemned for crimes they did not commit. Terrifyingly, this number represents only a fraction of the actual number of persons wrongfully accused and convicted over the same period. Renowned criminal defense and civil rights attorney David Rudolf has spent decades defending the wrongfully accused. In American Injustice, he draws from his years of experience in the American criminal legal system to shed light on the misconduct that exists at all levels of law enforcement and the tragic consequences that follow in its wake. Tracing these themes through the lens of some of his most important cases – including new details from the Michael Peterson trial made famous in The Staircase – Rudolf takes the reader inside crime scenes to examine forensic evidence left by perpetrators; revisits unsolved murders to detail how and why the true culprits were never prosecuted; reveals how confirmation bias leads police and prosecutors to employ tactics that make wrongful arrests and prosecutions more likely; and exposes how poverty and racism fundamentally distort the system. In American Injustice, Rudolf gives a voice to those who have been the victim of wrongful accusations and shows in the starkest terms the human impact of legal wrongdoing. Effortlessly blending gripping true crime reporting and searing observations on civil rights in America, American Injustice takes readers behind the scenes of a justice system in desperate need of reform.

(2/3/2022) In the past thirty years alone, more than 2,800 innocent American prisoners – their combined sentences surpassing 25,000 years – have been exonerated and freed after being condemned for crimes they did not commit. Terrifyingly, this number represents only a fraction of the actual number of persons wrongfully accused and convicted over the same period. On this segment of Leonard Lopate at Large, David Rudolf will discuss his latest book American Injustice: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System, in which he draws from his years of experience in the American criminal legal system to shed light on the misconduct that exists at all levels of law enforcement and the tragic consequences that follow in its wake.

In this episode of “Keen On”, Andrew is joined by David S. Rudolf, the author of “American Injustice: Inside Stories From the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System”. David Rudolf is one of the pre-eminent trial lawyers in the country, specializing in high-profile and complex criminal and civil rights cases. He has received worldwide acclaim for his representation of Michael Peterson in The Staircase on Netflix. Visit our website: https://lithub.com/story-type/keen-on/ Email Andrew: a.keen@me.com Watch the show live on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajkeen Watch the show live on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankeen/ Watch the show live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lithub Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LiteraryHub/videos Subscribe to Andrew's newsletter: https://andrew2ec.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the past thirty years alone, more than 2,800 innocent American prisoners – their combined sentences surpassing 25,000 years – have been exonerated and freed after being condemned for crimes they did not commit. Terrifyingly, this number represents only a fraction of the actual number of persons wrongfully accused and convicted over the same period. Renowned criminal defense and civil rights attorney David Rudolf has spent decades defending the wrongfully accused. In American Injustice, he draws from his years of experience in the American criminal legal system to shed light on the misconduct that exists at all levels of law enforcement and the tragic consequences that follow in its wake. Tracing these themes through the lens of some of his most important cases – including new details from the Michael Peterson trial made famous in The Staircase – Rudolf takes the reader inside crime scenes to examine forensic evidence left by perpetrators; revisits unsolved murders to detail how and why the true culprits were never prosecuted; reveals how confirmation bias leads police and prosecutors to employ tactics that make wrongful arrests and prosecutions more likely; and exposes how poverty and racism fundamentally distort the system.In American Injustice, Rudolf gives a voice to those who have been the victim of wrongful accusations and shows in the starkest terms the human impact of legal wrongdoing. Effortlessly blending gripping true crime reporting and searing observations on civil rights in America, American Injustice takes readers behind the scenes of a justice system in desperate need of reform. AMERICAN INJUSTICE: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System-David S. Rudolf

It's been a big few weeks in the Cuff and Gavelsphere. Britney is Free. Closure in the Gabby Petito case. Huge news for stans of David Rudolf. Meanwhile down south a woman named Ella Mae, a celebrated weaver in her community in Sweetwater, Arizona, got into her truck one night and was never seen again. Or was she even seen in the truck in the first place? We're going to sort through the maddening details of the case of Ella Mae Begay, what we know and what truths are lurking just off the edge of the page of her story. Theme music: Mystery Sax by Kevin MacLeod Link: filmmusic.io/song/4108-mystery-sax License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

SUMMER SERIES!Many of you know that I followed Derek Chauvin's trial very closely, and so his sentencing was of particular interest to me. TRIALOGUE was the perfect place to debrief the sentence which was ruled on Friday, June 25. I am playing that episode for everyone here on the main feed as it is an important conversation, not just about Chauvin's sentence, but about criminal justice reform and the matters of defunding the police/police reform. I brought on two experienced lawyers and fantastic people: David Rudolf ( criminal defense attorney for Michael Peterson) and his wife, Sonya Pfeiffer, former award winning journalist, turned lawyer. The two now focus entirely on wrongful convictions and host a podcast, ABUSE OF POWER, which recently won a webby- YAY!We discuss the sentence, the judge, police reform, then David and Sonya have a moment about BLM, and finally, we get to CHAUVIN'S INSANE STATEMENT. You will hear that audio at the top before the conversation begins. It's a real head scratcher.This is the book Sonya mentions- CASTE by Isabel Wilkerson- a book many have suggested and that I have on the short list!This episode was previously released to Patrons only as part of my bonus companion show, TRIALOGUE: a courtroom conversation - you can learn more about TRIALOGUE and become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/diealogueLove DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate + review the show! ——>https://podfollow.com/diealogueLet's Kill the Small Talk + Start a DIE-ALOGUE. FOLLOW! Instagram Facebook Twitter: @diealoguepod | email: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.comSay hi via + sign up for my newsletter via my website!https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/discover/#contact

Few lawyers have tried 1 high profile case on TV, let alone two - and one that was covered by Netflix! Want to get behind the scenes of The Staircase, the Netflix documentary series about the prosecution and defense of novelist Michael Peterson who was charged with murder? Did you know his lawyer, David Rudolf, also defended NFL star Rae Carruth in a capital case? Rudolf is a legendary lawyer who now practices with his wife, Sonya Pfeiffer, and they host a podcast called Abuse of Power. I've got em both on Killer Cross Examination.

David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer are spouses, attorneys at Rudolf Widenhouse law firm, and co-hosts of the popular podcast Abuse of Power. However, they may both be best known for their work on North Carolina vs. Peterson, a bizarre, 15-year-long case that was documented on the Netflix smash-hit, The Staircase. In this don’t-miss episode of Open Mike, Rudolf and Pfeiffer reflect on subjects omitted by the docuseries, including: the challenges of working on a highly publicized case with a documentary crew, what they retrospectively would have done differently to ensure justice, and how their client, Michael Peterson, is faring five years after the case’s conclusion. Show Notes [00:50] David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer, thank you both for being here with us on Open Mike! I have so many questions for you, I’ve been reading about your history, and so many exciting things you’ve been a part of — things we’ve been trying to cover on Open Mike with all the wrongful exonerations… [01:07] David, let’s dive right in. You’ve been an attorney for many years and have always fought for the little guy. What has driven you to those cases? [02:32] Sonya, I recognize you from the Netflix series Abuse of Power. You had a prominent role as a reporter in the series — now you’re a lawyer, you guys are married, and you have this great podcast… tell us about that journey and where you are now. [05:19] What a journey! After law school you met David during the Peterson trial, is that true? [05:49] Did you guys start dating after the Peterson trial, during the Peterson trial, am I allowed to ask that question? [07:46] I assume with some of your current cases, you’re dealing with the press. How are you finding that? Are you good at that, or is it difficult? [10:21] Before we hop into the Peterson case, Netflix, and your podcast, I have a question about consistent problems you’ve seen in the many, many years you’ve been doing criminal defense… on our podcast, we’ve now interview five exonerees who have collectively sent over 100 years in prison for crimes they absolutely did not commit… As a lawyer of thirty years who’s new to criminal defense, I’m seeing consistent inequity in our justice system, and I’m curious what you’re seeing on a day-to-day basis and whether you think we’re getting better? [12:07] The root cause of such inequity may be confirmation bias, the tendency to seek out information that reinforces previously established beliefs. In a legal context where evidence may be weak, this can manifest in pressuring false confessions out of suspects, junk science, or tampered evidence. [14:57] If you’ve not checked out the Netflix series The Staircase, about the Peterson trial, you need to check it out. [15:25] How did you get involved in the case? Did you know someone involved, or were you one of the best resources around and were recruited? [17:48] How did the Netflix series come about and how did the production crew convince you to give them behind-the-scenes access? Because if any of that information came to light while the case was active, the case would have died! [22:39] Nothing was staged for the film, right? You would have proceeded the way you would have whether or not the film crews were there? [24:00] Sonya, how fascinating was that for you to watch after the trial, seeing how they came up with their legal theories and conducted investigations? [25:49] Thank you for putting that in context — the original Netflix series The Staircase came out in 2004 on the Sundance Channel, and then five additional episodes were released by Netflix in 2018. [26:26] Overall, were you please with how the series came out? [27:46] The team you put together… you definitely don’t put a team like that together for every case. On the big ones you do. This was a Dream Team. You had some really good defense attorneys, friends and family, jury consultants, pathologists… For example, you flew one in from Detroit — Werner Spitz, the former Oakland County medical examiner who’s world-renowned. A legend. How did you find him? [30:12] Your facial expressions in some of those first episodes are so compelling. You can almost see into your brain when you’re describing your theories to your jury consultants… I don’t think people realize how much is involved in making those tough decisions. And you don’t know if you made the right decision until the jury comes in and delivers their verdict! [32:54] The five exonerees I’ve interviewed, none of their defense attorneys had the qualities you described. Nor did they have any assembled teams defending them. [36:28] How do you instill the passion you’re describing in these attorneys so they become the most effective public defenders possible? [39:31] The Staircase is so well done, and so thorough. It should be mandatory viewing for law students. Maybe it will be one day. [40:14] For the fans who have seen this docuseries and may go back and re-watch…  are there one or two things on the case you would have done differently? [42:35] When you have people who are perjuring themselves and confirmation bias, it’s hard to prove your theories, especially when you’re in the throes of it! It took you eight or nine years to thoroughly assert Michael Peterson’s innocence. But when you’re in it, and you have an uneducated, poor person up against a powerful attorney, it’s hard to prove your point. [44:44] When people make up evidence or perjure themselves, it’s called noble cause corruption. The reason they’re doing something wrong is that they believe they have the right person — the ends justify the means. [45:31] Did you interview the jury after the verdict? [46:37] The second trial you were granted never went… you sent many months working for your client and got him an Alford plea, which we don’t have in Michigan. Can you explain what that is? [48:49] Was it hard to convince Michael to take that plea? [49:50] How’s he doing with his children and the family unit he had? Are you still in contact with him? [51:03] Whether you think Michael is guilty or not, that’s not the point of the docuseries. The point is to show the criminal justice system, illuminate the issues in it, and to demonstrate that he didn’t get a fair trial. [51:46] What do you really believe happened? It may not be a fair question… it’s such a convoluted, crazy story. [55:19] David, you literally learned about the owl theory after closing arguments? [57:12] All these years later, we’re allowed to play Monday morning quarterback… if you were allowed to do the trial again, that would be your theory? [57:45] Did they check for evidence of an owl attack on her head? [58:16] Were the feathers in her hair ever analyzed to determine they were owl feathers? Are they in an evidence locker somewhere? [59:03] Tell me if I’m, wrong, but there wasn’t a single piece of evidence proving an intruder, there’s never been a weapon, there are bizarre marks on her head that don’t seem to be caused by a person, Michael isn’t covered in any evidence or DNA… it was almost like a phantom committed the murder! Those marks on her head may have been hard to reckon with. [1:00:50] David, tell us about your podcast Abuse of Power! [1:06:22] Thank you for being on the podcast, I’d love to do more episodes with you. If you have availability in the coming months, I’m going to give you a call [1:06:50] Make sure to check out Abuse of Power and The Staircase on Netflix, everyone! David, thank you for your time. [1:07:08] Thank you for watching Open Mike, I hope you enjoyed this episode! Some of the questions I asked today I’m sure they did not ask when the trial was live — if you think I missed any questions, let me know because it sounds like we’re going to have David back on. Like, comment, subscribe, download. We’re looking forward to a great 2021 season and we have lots of great things lined up for you! Thank you for watching, thank you for listening!

We're back with your hot takes! Join us as we share feedback from listeners who offer their own blistering hot takes on the cases of Shannan Watts and Kathleen Peterson. There is of course the obligatory shout out to David Rudolf, a cursory discussion of the most embarrassing thing Ana has ever said to a boy who wasn't that into her, and a brief review of sea shanties. Then we're getting back in the crime delorean and getting off to Yorkshire, England (minute mark 54:23 if you want to skip ahead from mailbag feedback) to discuss Netflix's The Yorkshire Ripper. Theme music: Mystery Sax by Kevin MacLeod Link: filmmusic.io/song/4108-mystery-sax License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Josh Dubin does a deep dive into the psychology behind Coerced Confession Evidence with David Rudolf, criminal defense and civil rights attorney, and co-host of the podcast Abuse of Power. It turns out tactics used to extract Coerced Confessions are also rooted in Junk Science. Just like Bite Mark Evidence, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, and so many others covered in this show, Coerced, or False Confessions are another link in the chain of the Junk Science epidemic. Learn more and get involved. http://www.wrongfulconvictionpodcast.com/junk-science Wrongful Conviction: Junk Science is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co No1 and PRX.

Karen and Georgia chat with defense attorneys David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer about The Staircase documentary and their new podcast, Abuse of Power. Listen to the Abuse of Power: apple.co/abuseofpower See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We are back! Welcome to Season 2 of DIE-ALOGUE: a true crime conversation! We are kicking it off STRONG with power couple, David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer - married attorneys who are now focused entirely on wrongful conviction cases. You will hear all about how their podcast came to be and their impassioned perspectives on the American criminal justice system. You probably know David from his work representing Michael Peterson, and his scene stealing presence in Netflix's The Staircase, but this might be your first introduction to Sonya, an award winning journalist who covered the Peterson trial, and then decided to go to law school. Together, they now practice law together. Sonya and David are also owners of a contemporary art gallery in Durham, NC, and if you think that isn't relevant, just wait until the end of our conversation! Thank you, David and Sonya, for killing the small talk! Subscribe to ABUSE OF POWER PODCAST: https://apple.co/2Zl8OpA Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art Guest suggestion? Want to say hi? Email me: rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.com Don't be a Socio, follow the show on Twitter, Instagram + FB: Tag @diealoguepod Use the hashtags #diealoguepod #killthesmalltalk Looking to support DIE-ALOGUE? Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This means so much to me and also helps listeners discover DIE-ALOGUE. DIE-ALOGUE is a Yellow Tape Media Production. Hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Edited by Jason Usry. Original theme music by Olivia Himes. Learn more: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/ + KILL THE SMALL TALK. START A DIE-ALOGUE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diealoguepod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diealoguepod/support

Coerced confessions. Fabricated evidence. Arresting and prosecuting the innocent. The United States justice system commits wrongs of every degree against the very people it's supposed to protect: us.From Campfire & Acast Studios comes a brand new 10-episode podcast series that tells real-life stories of abuses of power in our criminal justice system that sometimes reflect incompetence but often involve intentional wrongdoing. Award-winning journalist and criminal defense attorney, Sonya Pfeiffer, and her husband and law partner, David Rudolf dive deep into each case, providing listeners with an overview of the abuse that occurred, interviewing those directly involved – including defendants, lawyers, experts and family members – and also highlighting the fallout of the untold stories of those impacted.Subscribe to Abuse of Power with David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/abuseofpower See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summer break! Time to replay one of my most downloaded episodes.  In 2018, I invited David Rudolf onto the show because of the communication excellence he demonstrated as Michael Peterson's attorney in 'The Staircase' on Netflix. But when listening to our conversation again nearly two years later, I'm equally impressed by David's personal leadership. He has a strong sense of purpose (fighting the Abuse of Power), he's very open about his strengths and weaknesses and how they impact others (sometimes it almost seems like he's citing a 'How to Handle Me' memo) and he's well tuned into his feelings, for example when selecting jurors or when deciding whether he has prepared enough to do well in court. In our conversation, David shares many great anecdotes from his more than 40 years as an attorney. He also talks about the strategies he uses during cross examination, why transparency is key in bad news conversations and how he's able to perform at his peak when the stakes couldn't be higher. For more detailed information about this episode, visit the original show notes on www.meetingstrategist.org/david-rudolf And if you enjoy listening to David Rudolf, he has his own podcast now. In 'Abuse of Power', David and co-host Sonya Pfeiffer spotlight cases of significant injustice, which often result in a wrongful prosecution or conviction. You can listen here: https://abuseofpowerpodcast.com 

Steve Wraith interviews renowned US lawyer David Rudolf about the infamous 'Staircase' case and his role defending Michael Peterson in the trial made famous by the acclaimed Netflix documentary of the same name.

George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Rayshard Brooks. Three of the most recent killings of Black Americans by uniformed police officers. The violence against black bodies that we now witness on cell phone video is not new - systemic racism and police brutality have existed for and evolved over centuries. Civil Rights & Criminal Defense attorneys David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer speak with Justice Organizer and Presbyterian Pastor Reverend Willie Keaton, Renowned Civil Rights attorney James E. Ferguson, and progressive Sheriff Garry McFadden of Mecklenburg County, NC. about the structural inequalities and toxic societal hierarchies that have led to violence against black citizens by those meant to protect all of us, the injustice that infects the whole criminal justice system, and what hope there may be for the future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The United States justice system commits wrongs of every degree against the very people it's supposed to protect: us. Join defense attorneys David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer as they examine 10 wrongful conviction cases. This is Abuse of Power. Special Preview Episode out on July 15, 2020. Full season out on August 10. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For me, the importance of The Staircase is not whether an owl was involved in some way in Kathleen Peterson’s death. I believe the importance of the documentary lies in exposing the flaws of the criminal justice system in general and junk science in particular.But since that topic has generated such interest, I will provide my thoughts on the “owl theory” here, to respond to the questions and skepticism expressed on social media.First, I do not “know” whether the owl theory is true. No one will ever “know” that. The best any of us can do is to weigh the evidence and consider how it stacks up against the other theories advanced to explain Kathleen’s scalp injuries.And that, at the end of the day, is the key question in this case – what caused the injuries to Kathleen Peterson’s scalp?Those were the injuries that actually caused her death. Exsanguination was the cause of death – not blunt force trauma to her brain, not a fractured skull, not strangulation. Loss of blood. So, what caused those wounds?We thought in 2003 they were due to the scalp “splitting” when her head hit a flat surface, such as a wall or a floor, as explained by Werner Spitz in Episode 1. Our experts did not believe there were 7 separate impacts to her head, as the prosecution argued, but rather only three impacts – which caused “splits” on her scalp, as shown in the autopsy photos. But in 2003, none of us considered whether any of those scalp wounds might have been inflicted by a bird of prey. It just never crossed my mind. I wish it had. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Sonya Pfeiffer is owner and creative director of the Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art, a fine arts gallery in Charlotte, North Carolina. She leads the gallery’s strategic planning and programming.  Sonya is also a criminal defense attorney and partner in the Rudolf Widenhouse Law Firm, specializing in wrongful conviction litigation. She spent many years as a general assignment and investigative reporter at television stations in Boston, Raleigh, Omaha and New York. Sonya earned a bachelor’s of science degree in Journalism from Ohio University and J.D. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This episode is perfect for anyone interested directing an art gallery, criminal defense, television reporting, the practice of Ahimsa, and the once chance we have in life. IN THIS EPISODE Sonya describes the Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art, how she goes about creatively directing, the topics that interest her, and what she hopes the Gallery becomes. She considers whether a fine arts gallery that sells at a price point that only a few people can afford is in fact inclusive. She discusses her law firm’s statement of values, why standing up to the power of the state is personal to her, and seeing the humanity and perspective of another person. Sonya talks about politics, Catholicism, Olympic development soccer, and a playground incident that taught her lesson about empathy and privilege. She explains why she and her sibling became storytellers, her desire to become a foreign correspondent, and what taking unconventional paths says about her personality. Sonya talks about the Michael Peterson case, how other reporters would have described her, her significant scoops, and the Owl theory. She shares how her relationship with David Rudolf came about, what drew them together, and answers whether she thinks of her and David as a power couple. Sonya reflects on her spiritual journey, her concept of God, her practice of Ahimsa and Yoga, and the one chance she has in this life. plus Mark’s Personal Word Essay: Partial to the Defense To learn more, visit On Life and Meaning

This works if you’re a fan of Making A Murderer, but also if you’re just interested in hearing about the fight to free young people who’ve been coerced into giving false confessions and jailed for life. It’s so much harder to get out of jail than you could possibly imagine.Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.Show notes for Episode 89:Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily WebbWith thanks to Laura NiriderMore about The Center for Wrongful Convictions’ Brendan Dassey Case Update Meshel spoke to Ken Kratz in Episode 77 last yearWIN a double pass to see INSIDE MAKING A MURDERER & THE STAIRCASE a conversation with Laura Nirider & Steven Drizin from the Netflix smash docuseries Making A Murderer (lawyers for Brendan Dassey) and David Rudolf from The Staircase (lawyer for Michael Peterson). Tell us your favourite episode (use full title and episode number) and why in 50 words or fewer. Don’t forget to tell us whether you’re from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth. Sign up to our mailing list and you have yourself an entry. The best two entries from the 5 capital cities will win. Entries close on Monday 11 March at 9am.Go to our Facebook page and follow the links to enter. Patrons - for your extra chance to win, visit Patreon.Like us on Facebook ​Follow us on Instagram or TwitterSupport us on PatreonListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifyIf you have any information on the cases covered by this podcast, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bit of a different episode this week - Episode 086 of Life In The Stocks is a Live Q&A with David Rudolf, the Criminal Defence Lawyer who represented Michael Peterson in the landmark court case that was documented in the Netflix TV series, The Staircase. Matt spoke to David in front of a live audience in Bristol at the end of last year, and this is the audio from that night. Fans of The Owl Theory need look no further...Follow Matt Stocks on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @mattstocksdjCheck out the Life In The Stocks Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/lifeinthestocks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ken Landaw talks with attorneys David Rudolf and Jerry Buting about their program at NYCB Theatre at Westbury on January 12th that will discuss their Netflix shows Under the Staircase and Making A Murderer.

Ken Landaw talks with attorneys David Rudolf and Jerry Buting about their program at NYCB Theatre at Westbury on January 12th that will discuss their Netflix shows Under the Staircase and Making A Murderer.

My guest on this episode is criminal defense attorney David Rudolf. I’ve been wanting to interview David ever since I watched ‘The Staircase’ on Netflix. In this documentary series, David represents Michael Peterson, an American novelist whose wife was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in their North Carolina mansion.  When watching the documentary, I was deeply impressed with David’s professional performance. Not only because of his legal expertise, but also because of his communication skills and his ability to connect with people – both in and outside the courtroom. Our conversation offers interesting ideas and lessons for professionals who regularly find themselves in high-stakes meetings. We discuss the questioning strategies David uses during cross examination and jury selection, why transparency is key in bad news conversations and how he's able to perform at his peak when the stakes couldn’t be higher. You’ll also learn how David gets buy-in from his clients for the crucial decisions in a case, which I think is useful for anyone managing or implementing change in organizations. Here are some of the episode’s highlights with timestamps: 12:02 – “You can’t expect people to be completely honest with you the first time they meet you” 19:17 – Putting on a protective cape: the role of preparation in building confidence 24:44 – The structure David used as a young attorney when interviewing jurors 35:42 – Wiping down the blow poke: the importance of listening in court 40:30 – Behind the scenes of a challenging meeting in a potential death penalty case 53:40 – Selecting jurors: a personal click is more important than the profile 1:02:15 – Good fact, bad fact: how to tackle tunnel vision For more detailed information about this episode and relevant links to people and resources, visit the show notes on www.meetingstrategist.org/david-rudolf About this podcast Welcome to Meeting Strategist. On this podcast, Marcel van de Hoef interviews professionals and thinkers from the worlds of investment, business and arts about their approach to business conversations. You'll hear inspiring stories about impactful meetings, while also learning about the strategies, tactics and mindsets these guests rely on to make meetings more constructive. Marcel is an Amsterdam-based communication advisor and trainer and the curator of the Meeting Strategist blog. His mission is to help senior professionals think more strategically about meetings, ask better questions, improve their listening skills and have more meaningful conversations in business and life. Learn more and stay up to date at meetingstrategist.org

MiffsfitsJoin us as we discuss the last piece of the Oresteia puzzle. We follow the story of Agamemnon’s son Orestes, who, banished on an island as a child, turns up one day with a bunch of evil, magical flying creatures to exact some revenge on his Mother and Father. Think that sounds crazy? Wait until you here some of Matt’s Edinburgh Fringe stories. Yes, before you ask, they do involve Anal flagellation and him marrying a stranger. Remember to follow us on social media at @MiffsPodcast. You can email us at MiffsPodcast@gmail.com and we love hearing your correspondence! Also please give us 5 Stars on ITunes. The only reason you should be exempt from doing THIS WEEK is if you have had been part of a murder trial and you have been aquitted after you have been bailed out by a god. (David Rudolf, who follows Matt on Twitter, is amazing). However, that is the only reason.

In this episode I'm joined by David Rudolf - the lawyer who represented Michael Peterson in the hit Netflix series "The Staircase". We spoke about what it's like to defend a person accused of murder, if true justice really exists at all and the importance of questioning authority.

Now that you've had some time to dive into Part Two of Making A Murderer, we wanted to keep the conversation going! Dan Taberski, host of Missing Richard Simmons and the upcoming Headlong series, leads a roundtable discussion with Criminal host Phoebe Judge and attorney David Rudolf. If you're a true crime documentary fan, you'll recognize David from the Netflix Original docuseries The Staircase. He represented Michael Peterson and brings the unique perspective of having been in a true crime documentary to this studio table. They talk about what draws them into this story, the power of the true crime genre, what they hope happens next, and more. 

In this podcast you'll hear Stuart's chat with former athlete Tommie Smith on his Black Salute at the 1968 Olympics. Bobbie Gillespie joins him to talk about Give Out But Don't Give Up: The Original Memphis Sessions by Primal Scream. You'll hear a tale about Stu's breakfast at a local hotel which he shared with quite a few famous names. Plus there's defense lawyer David Rudolf on the Netflix series The Staircase.

Viewers have been anxiously awaiting the return of Making A Murderer since the first ten episodes came out in 2015. And on Friday, October 19th, Part Two is finally launching on Netflix. In anticipation of the new episodes, we sat down with Making A Murderer creators and directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos. They discuss how the series impact Manitowoc County, new developments in Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey's cases, and so much more.  You Can’t Make This Up will be back next week to continue the conversation (once you’ve had a chance to catch up on Part Two). Dan Taberski, host of Missing Richard Simmons and the upcoming Headlong series, is leading a roundtable discussion with Criminal host Phoebe Judge and attorney David Rudolf. If you're a true crime documentary fan, you'll recognize David from the Netflix Original docu-series The Staircase. He represented Michael Peterson and brings the unique perspective of having been in a true crime documentary to the table. So check back next week for that special discussion all about Making A Murderer Part Two and true crime.

Stocks rack up the biggest weekly losses in 7 months as interest rates rise. The Dow takes its third biggest one day tumble in market history. Extended market coverage with Dr. Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor, Allianz, Peter Schiff, President, EuroPacific Capital, Hugh Johnson, Chairman, Hugh Johnson Advisors. L.A. lawyers gather in Hollywood to meet defense attorney David Rudolf, from the Netflix documentary The Staircase. Business and civic leaders support TreePeople's efforts to make L.A. more sustainableSupport the show: https://www.frankmottek.com

Season #2 of Under The Skin returns next Saturday 13th October! In this teaser you'll hear clips from upcoming episodes with Yuval Noah Harari, Charles Eisenstein, Blindboy from The Rubberbandits and Loki The Rapper aka. Darren McGarvey. We've got some fantastic guests coming up over the course of this series from across the political and ideological spectrum. You'll hear from writers, actors, academics and more including Gabor Mate, Candace Owens, Marianne Williamson, Deeyah Khan, Charles Eisenstein and David Rudolf. Join us next Saturday 13th Oct for Yuval Noah Harari's episode.

Dayne and Amber chat with call-in guest David Rudolf, who you might recognize as part of the defense team in the Michael Peterson trial featured in the Netflix documentary "The Staircase." Meanwhile, Joseph is lost in the Georgia wilderness. Hosted by Joseph Bias, Dayne Phillips, and Amber Fulmer. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com Dayne Phillips: https://sccriminallaws.com/ Amber Fulmer: https://www.mooretaylorlaw.com/ Joseph Bias: http://www.national-law.com/locations/columbia-sc/

David Rudolf, the defense lawyer for the Michael Peterson case, joins the podcast to discuss his thoughts on the case as well as The Staircase documentary and about life in the Triangle.  @DavidSRudolf

In Chapter 6: The Prosecution's Revenge the prosecution puts its case to the jury - complete with prejudicial "gay sex" and a speculative similar fact application implicating Peterson in the 1980s death of his friend Elizabeth Ratliff.Peterson's defence team of David Rudolf and Tom Maher take apart the Crown's case with some great courtroom work - but will it be enough to overcome the unfairness create by the prosecution?

On this episode of the Cinescape Magazine podcast, we review Marvel Studios Ant-Man and the Wasp, Netflix The Staircase and the remake of A Nightmare On Elm St. Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) PG-13 | 1h 58min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | 6 July 2018 (USA) As Scott Lang balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past. Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña The Staircase Soupçons (original title) TV-MA | 10h 28min | Documentary, Crime, Drama | TV Mini-Series (2004– ) Episode Guide 13 episodes The high-profile murder trial of American novelist Michael Peterson following the death of his wife in 2001. Stars: Michael Peterson, David Rudolf, Ron Guerette A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) R | 1h 35min | Crime, Drama, Horror | 30 April 2010 (USA) The spectre of a dead child rapist haunts the children of the parents who murdered him, stalking and killing them in their dreams. Director: Samuel Bayer Writers: Wesley Strick (screenplay), Eric Heisserer (screenplay) Stars: Jackie Earle Haley, Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner https://www.acoupleofaveragejoes.com/ https://www.patreon.com/acoupleofaveragejoes

On this episode of the Cinescape Magazine podcast, we review Marvel Studios Ant-Man and the Wasp, Netflix The Staircase and the remake of A Nightmare On Elm St. Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) PG-13 | 1h 58min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | 6 July 2018 (USA) As Scott Lang balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past. Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña The Staircase Soupçons (original title) TV-MA | 10h 28min | Documentary, Crime, Drama | TV Mini-Series (2004– ) Episode Guide 13 episodes The high-profile murder trial of American novelist Michael Peterson following the death of his wife in 2001. Stars: Michael Peterson, David Rudolf, Ron Guerette A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) R | 1h 35min | Crime, Drama, Horror | 30 April 2010 (USA) The spectre of a dead child rapist haunts the children of the parents who murdered him, stalking and killing them in their dreams. Director: Samuel Bayer Writers: Wesley Strick (screenplay), Eric Heisserer (screenplay) Stars: Jackie Earle Haley, Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner https://www.acoupleofaveragejoes.com/ https://www.patreon.com/acoupleofaveragejoes

In Chapter 5: A Weak Case we finally get to the good stuff - the trial. Michael Peterson's lawyer David Rudolf dismantles the prosecutions case and the defence calls into question the integrity of the evidence - a fact that impacts the validity of any blood spatter analysis. Then we meet Dwayne Deavers - the State's blood spatter expert. Except Deavers fudged his experiments and seeming had a hand in a exculpitory report that was never given to Peterson.It is amazing to see Rudolf map-out and then execute his cross-examinations. The witnesses never see it coming - until 257 medical reports in a dozen binders are dropped on their lap.Oh - the media is still terrible and the lawyers still have not learned to standup when asking questions.

Accident or murder? After the mysterious death of his wife, author Michael Peterson watches his life go under the microscope. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Musician and loller Ed Droste joins Lara for a multi-episode arc! On his first episode as a guest host, he and Lara discuss the breakout star of The Staircase, and the sexiest man alive, David Rudolf. They also try to figure out what exactly a blow poke is, and Ed recalls some past traumas from an unexpected move to Colorado. For more lols (and bonus episodes) visit www.patreon.com/babepodcast and follow Babe? on Instagram @babepodcast. Byeeeeeeee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode we sit down and chat with criminal defense attorney David Rudolf, who's most known for being part of the Netflix documentary The Staircase. he discusses with us some alternate theories, including "The Owl Theory". This is not one to be missed!

Lis chats with the prominent criminal defense attorney, David Rudolf of Netflix’s popular true crime documentary, ‘The Staircase’.

This episode we have a special guest - the man himself - criminal defence legend - David Rudolf.David Rudolf stopped by The Docket to talk to us about defending one of the most high profile cases in modern history. We picked Rudolf's brain about trial strategy, procedural irregularities, and the emotional toll the Michael Peterson case took on him. It was a fascinating talk with a truly inspirational defence lawyer.All your questions will be answered: Were Judge Hudson's ruling really so short? Was the documentary a fair representation of what happened in court? And how did Rudolf end up as Michael Peterson's lawyer?A huge thanks to David Rudolf for his generosity and his time!

Netflix has done it again with true crime documentary “The Staircase.”  The riveting series follows the murder trial of Michael Peterson.  Like “Making a Murderer” the documentary is in real Read More ...

In this special episode Kate asks a medium to discuss the unsolved mysteries of the murders of Sister Cathy Cesnik and Kathleen Peterson, the kidnapping of Sherri Papini, and the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Catherine Anne "Cathy" Cesnik SSND was a Catholic religious sister who taught English and drama at the formerly all-girls Archbishop Keough High School in Baltimore, Maryland. On November 7, 1969, Cesnik disappeared. Her body was discovered on January 3, 1970, near a garbage dump in the Baltimore suburb of Lansdowne. Her murder remains unsolved.In December 2001, novelist Michael Peterson called to report that his wife Kathleen had fallen down a set of stairs and died. The authorities disbelieved Peterson's story that Kathleen had fallen while drunk and concluded instead that Peterson had bludgeoned her to death, most likely with a fireplace poker which was discovered missing from the house. Peterson was soon charged with murder and the Netflix series The Staircase details the ensuing case from the point of view of Peterson and his defense team, led by David Rudolf. Sherri Papini claims she was abducted on November 2, 2016, while out jogging a mile from her home in Redding, California. Papini was 34 years old at the time. She was found three weeks later on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, having been freed by her captors at 4:30 that morning still wearing restraint. The case garnered major media attention, but no arrests have been made and authorities report the investigation is ongoing as of April, 2017Madeleine McCann disappeared on the evening of May 3, 2007 from her bed in a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, a resort in the Algarve region of Portugal, sparking what one newspaper called “the most heavily reported missing-person case in modern history”. Her whereabouts remain unknown.Reality Life with Kate Casey http://www.loveandknuckles.comTwitter: @katecaseyInstagram: @katecaseycaFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245/Facebook.com/loveandknucklesAmazon List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseycaZIP RECRUITERhttp://www.ziprecruiter.com/realitylifeSUAVEhttp://www.suave.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Rudolf is a lawyer who was born in New York in 1949. David is best known for serving as Michael Petterson's defense lawyer in which he defended him for over 15 years. The entire case was made into a documentary called 'The Staircase' and can be seen on Netflix. In today's episode, David talks about his upbringing, the other cases he worked on throughout his time as a lawyer and covers all things involving The Staircase. David Rudolf Website - https://davidsrudolf.com/ Rallen's Rant iTunes Link : itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/ralle…d1232538503?mt=2 Rallen's Rant YouTube Link : https://www.youtube.com/user/Richieallen2

De Lestrade and his team return once more with three new episodes of prestige-true-crime forerunner The Staircase, and Stephanie Early Green returns to discuss the end of the story. Did it need three more episodes? Does it do what it thinks it does in terms of casting Michael Peterson and his family as sympathetic, and Kathleen Peterson's sisters as obsessed harpies -- or the opposite? One of our theories of the case has changed somewhat since the last time we contemplated this twisty case, but as David Rudolf says, we just don't know. And like David Rudolf, we're about done thinking about this. The case of Robert Bosley's murder is decidedly more straightforward -- in fact, we're not sure it's Forensic Files this killing should appear on, but a yet-to-be-produced show called, like, The Dumbshit-Crook Chronicles -- but the melodramatically intense scoring of S13.E22 makes this half-hour of stupid criminal tricks well worth the time. Crazy headstones, inappropriate affects, and much more in an all-new The Blotter Presents. SHOW NOTES Watch the compleat Staircase on Netflix Listen to our previous discussion of The Staircase in Episode 051 Read The Ringer on The Staircase Peep the Twitter revelation of Michael Peterson's alleged relationship with a Staircase editor Watch S13.E22, "Dirty Laundry," of Forensic Files Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expert witnesses are a staple of televised court cases, both in real life and on Hollywood sets. Yet few people understand their role and motivations in real cases, and the influence of their testimony. For this week's Please Explain, we examine the role that expert witnesses play in trials, as well as in the media, and the ethical issues that arise with using expert witnesses. Accurate Building Inspectors Vice President and seasoned expert witness Alvin Ubell will be discussing his experience and role as an expert, alongside criminal defense and civil rights lawyer David Rudolf.  If you want more information about attorney David Rudolf, visit his website here. Send us your most memorable film or TV expert witnesses. We might discuss them on-air with our experts! Write a comment below or let us know on Twitter or Facebook! WATCH: Marisa Tomei testify as an automotive expert in the film, "My Cousin Vinny."

On this episode of the Cinescape Magazine podcast, we review Marvel Studios Ant-Man and the Wasp, Netflix The Staircase and the remake of A Nightmare On Elm St. Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) PG-13 | 1h 58min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi | 6 July 2018 (USA) As Scott Lang balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past. Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña The Staircase Soupçons (original title) TV-MA | 10h 28min | Documentary, Crime, Drama | TV Mini-Series (2004– ) Episode Guide 13 episodes The high-profile murder trial of American novelist Michael Peterson following the death of his wife in 2001. Stars: Michael Peterson, David Rudolf, Ron Guerette A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) R | 1h 35min | Crime, Drama, Horror | 30 April 2010 (USA) The spectre of a dead child rapist haunts the children of the parents who murdered him, stalking and killing them in their dreams. Director: Samuel Bayer Writers: Wesley Strick (screenplay), Eric Heisserer (screenplay) Stars: Jackie Earle Haley, Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner https://www.acoupleofaveragejoes.com/ https://www.patreon.com/acoupleofaveragejoes