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The flawed “science” behind abusive head trauma, also commonly referred to as shaken baby syndrome, has resulted in numerous men and women being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. The Chartier & Nyamfukudza team exonerated a man who had been wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 9 years for killing his child. Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law to discuss how the wrongful conviction occurred and how they exonerated an innocent man. Read More

Police reform is a critical step in changing the criminal prosecution system, and legislators in Michigan are proposing significant changes. Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law to discuss the proposals and the impact of police reform on the criminal prosecution system. Read More

Charges against people who entered the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021, have resulted in numerous defenses being presented in court. Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law to discuss litigation strategies related to the Capitol charges. Read More

The National Registry of Exonerations indicates that at least 13% of exonerations involve a person falsely confessing to a crime that they didn’t commit. Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law to discuss false confessions and why they occur. Read More

Everything about Bill Cosby’s convictions was shocking from the allegations to the reversal of his convictions. Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law to explain the reversal of his convictions and what this means for his future and other similar cases. Read More

Michigan has changed its laws to make it easier to clear former convictions off a person’s record. Mary Chartier, Takura Nyamfukudza, and Marisa Vinsky join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law to explain the new laws, how the process works, and to discuss some of Marisa’s recent expungement successes. Read More

The R. Kelly trial was monumental. The issues related to sexual assault and alleged exploitation that emerged in his trial are significant ones that occur in cases throughout the country. Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law to discuss the R. Kelly trial and verdict. Read More

The Oxford School shooting is a national tragedy. The shooting has resulted in the parents of the alleged shooter now being charged with involuntary manslaughter. Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law to discuss the case and the obstacles that the prosecution faces moving forward. Read More