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The Digital Witness: Can You Be Arrested for Watching a Crime?

36 min · 23. maj 2026
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Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2402561/fan_mail/new] What happens when a violent attack is live-streamed to a silent audience? Why did three people watch a mass shooting live on Discord and fail to call 911?   In this deep-dive analysis, former state investigator Jerome Hill and retired Sheriff Victor Hill examine the chilling escalation of the Islamic Center of San Diego investigation.  As the crime scene shifts from the physical mosque to the digital cloud, investigators are asking a fundamental question that could redefine criminal liability in the 2020s: If people saw this happening in real-time, why didn’t they call 911? This episode explores the "Digital Crime Scene," moving beyond the tragic actions of two radicalized teenagers to look at the metadata, live-stream viewers, and the psychology of online validation.  We break down the difference between moral obligation and legal liability, the "snitching" subculture that hinders justice, and the "lost art" of proactive policing.  We also take a moment to honor the true hero of this case—the security guard whose split-second distractions saved countless lives—and provide an urgent admonition to all houses of worship regarding the new reality of modern security. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2402561/support] Become a Sponsor of Hill of Justice, Please Contact: info@hillofjustice.com Copyright Notice: This audio contains content that is property of Hill of Justice. You are authorized to share the audio link and embed this audio in your website or others as long as a link back to this platform is provided. DISCLAIMER - This audio is presented for educational and informational purposes. It promotes transparency and allow listeners to examine public safety material. Note: This episode discusses real-world criminal activity and law enforcement strategy for analytical and educational purposes. 📌 Subscribe for more hard-hitting discussions about law, justice, and the human side of policing. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio & all major platforms. 📲 STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: TikTok:   / hillofjustice1   Facebook:   / hill-of-justice   Instagram:   / hillofjustice   LinkedIn:   / hillofjustice   👤 Want to be a guest on the show? Fill out the guest form at www.hillofjustice.com and contact us with your availability. FOLLOW JEROME ON SOCIAL: TikTok:   / jeromekhill   Facebook:   / jerome.hill   🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on the notification bell to stay in the loop. © 2026 Hill of Justice

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