cover of episode Flawed Justice, Early Voting, and Trump-chella

Flawed Justice, Early Voting, and Trump-chella

2024/10/15
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A.B. Burns-Tucker discusses the wrongful incarceration of her brother, Brandon Parks-Burns, and his ongoing detainment despite a court-ordered release. She details Brandon's case, the legal battles fought for his freedom, and the current bureaucratic roadblocks preventing his release.
  • Brandon Parks-Burns was wrongfully convicted at 18 based on unreliable testimony from a frequent police informant.
  • Despite a judge ordering his release on September 13th, 2024, he remains in prison due to administrative delays.
  • A.B. Burns-Tucker, Brandon’s sister, is a legal expert who has worked tirelessly for his release.
  • The family is calling on Governor Newsom to intervene and expedite Brandon’s release.

Shownotes Transcript

Despite his Sept 2024 release date, Brandon Parks-Burns is still in prison, waiting to be released. Joined by his sister, A.B. Burns-Tucker (@iamlegallyhype), Sami & V learn about Brandon's legal battles after unreliable testimony by an informant landed him in prison when he was 18 years old.

Then, Sami & V go over "Trump-chella," early voting, and what the polls are saying. V shares some insights from Bob Woodward's newest book, "War," including how much Biden loves to drop an f-bomb, and highlights Trumps insecurities.

Reach out to Governor Newsom's office about Parks-Burns release:

https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/

(916) 445-2841

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