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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

Ken Nixon spent 16 years in prison for murders he did not commit. He was released in 2021, and he now leads the National Organization of Exonerees to help those wrongfully convicted throughout the country and to make changes in the criminal prosecution system to prevent wrongful convictions from ever occurring. Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law to discuss Ken’s experiences and the work that he is now doing. Read More

News outlets published a first-draft opinion dated February 10 that appeared to show a majority ready to reverse Roe v Wade. Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker on this episode of In the Name of the Law to discuss what the leaked opinion would mean for Michigan residents if it were published as written. Mary and Takura also discuss what is happening in other states and how this opinion is not limited to abortion only. Read More

Grand Rapids made national headlines after a white police officer shot an unarmed black man in the back of the head. The shooting ultimately led to charges of second-degree murder against the officer. Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker on In the Name of the Law to discuss the incident and likely progression of the case. Read More

Allegations involving criminal sexual conduct can have life altering impacts. On this episode of In the Name of the Law, Mary Chartier and Takura Nyamfukudza join Liisa Speaker as they discuss how to defend individuals accused of sexual assault and address many common misconceptions about these types of cases. Read More