I Rest My Case

Cold War paranoia, espionage and the electric chair - did justice prevail in the trial of the Rosenbergs?

In the final episode of this season of I Rest My Case, hosts Dean Strang and Jonathan Goldberg KC dissect the infamous 1951 trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg—and co-defendant Morton Sobel—as "the American Dreyfus case." They explore the Cold War-era espionage conspiracy charges under the 1917 Espionage Act, amid fears of Soviet atomic secrets stolen from the Manhattan Project. They trace the unraveling from Klaus Fuchs's confession to Harry Gold, David Greenglass (Ethel's brother), and ultimately the Rosenbergs, set against post-WWII tensions and the Venona Project's decrypted cables. I Rest My Case with Jonathan Goldberg KC and Dean Strang is a Pixiu Podcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The laws of war: what should we expect of our armed forces fighting on the front lines? The inside story of British soldier Alexander “Marine A” Blackman

In this gripping episode of I Rest My Case, hosts Jonathan Goldberg KC and Dean Strang dive into the infamous Marine A case, where Royal Marine Sergeant Alexander Blackman faced court-martial for killing a mortally wounded Taliban fighter in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2011. Jonathan shares his pivotal role in the 2017 appeal, exposing trial flaws like overlooked psychiatric evidence of adjustment disorder and combat stress from Blackman's grueling fifth tour amid extreme conditions. I Rest My Case with Jonathan Goldberg KC and Dean Strang is a Pixiu Podcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Slander, malice and defamation in high society: the spectacular trial and persecution of Oscar Wilde

"I Rest My Case" dives into the dramatic trials of literary genius Oscar Wilde, triggered by a explosive libel accusation from the Marquess of Queensberry labeling him a "posing sodomite." Dean Strang, and Jonathan Goldberg KC, unpack Wilde's three rapid-fire courtroom battles—from his ill-fated criminal libel suit against Queensberry, to two devastating gross indecency prosecutions that ended in a two-year hard labor sentence. They spotlight legendary cross-examinations by Sir Edward Carson, Wilde's risky "feasting with panthers" lifestyle amid Victorian hypocrisy, and contrasts with modern cases like Kevin Spacey. I Rest My Case with Jonathan Goldberg KC and Dean Strang is a Pixiu Podcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#MeToo and trial by social media: what does the fall of Kevin Spacey reveal about the changing attitudes towards sex crimes in British and American courts?

In this gripping episode of I Rest My Case, hosts Jonathan Goldberg KC and Dean Strang dissect the high-stakes legal battles of Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey, from Anthony Rapp's civil suit in the US to the UK criminal trial at Southwark Crown Court. The duo explores Spacey's three major cases—two civil and one criminal—sparked by 2017 allegations of sexual misconduct with young men in theater and film, spanning decades-old claims. They highlight acquittals in both completed trials, including nine UK charges, and debate statutes of limitations, historic sex cases, and fair trial concerns amid faded memories and lost evidence. I Rest My Case with Jonathan Goldberg KC and Dean Strang is a Pixiu Podcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Power, Royalty, Abuse and Corruption: has Ghislaine Maxwell been paying the punishment for Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes?

Dean Strang and Jonathan Goldberg KC dissect the infamous Epstein scandal, from his 2006 Palm Beach investigation to Maxwell's 2021 conviction. They explore Robert Maxwell's shadowy legacy, Epstein's mysterious wealth, and Prince Andrew's ties, questioning non-prosecution deals and justice for victims. I Rest My Case with Jonathan Goldberg KC and Dean Strang is a Pixiu Podcast ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.