Getting Off

In the final episode in the Rodney King series Jessa and Nick point out exactly where they think the defense won the case. They also find facts that could have supported a different verdict as they discuss the defendants' testimony and the prosecutor’s style of cross examination. The episodes ends with connections to current events and questions about how police are prosecuted.

Done talking about jury selection now! On to....why a victim might not testify, opening statements, and the like.

In this episode, Jessa and Nick take turns yelling into the void. In the first half, Nick continues to be psychologically tortured by the second change of venue question that prioritises convenience over The Constitution. He then passes the soapbox to Jessa, who careens off track to yell about the bad apple argument, cops, and protesters.

Jessa and Nick continue analyzing the state prosecution of the police charged with beating Rodney King. They break down why the Court of Appeal issued an order to the trial court that said the legalese equivalent of ‘Why did you say that?’, Jessa makes “Jessa's Law” (and the controversial switch from wine to White Claw), and Nick freaks out about the lack of criteria for venue changes.

Rare appeals and political turmoil!