Rolling Stone has retracted the campus rape story that caused shockwaves at UVA, and we explore the failure of journalism that has damaged the credibility of the magazine. We look at Charles C. Johnson’s twitter threats against the UVA accuser and weigh freedom with responsibility in social media and journalism, and also explore the police shootings of unarmed black males-from Tamir Rice to Michael Brown to John Crawford–and the possibility of civil and federal prosecution against the police for these killings. With a media and social storm raging over police shootings, we try to make some sense of the situation on this Crime Time with guest, Mike Cavalluzzi.

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Michael “Mike” Cavalluzzi is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles County. He has been described by judges and prosecutors as aggressive, uncompromising, and relentless in his pursuit of justice for his clients. Having defended clients in courts throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties, Mike Cavalluzzi has cemented a reputation as a top trial attorney.
Having practiced extensively throughout the juvenile justice system, Mike Cavalluzzi is well known in many juvenile courts, where he is on a first-name basis with judges, prosecutors, and probation officers. As a member of the gay community, Mike Cavalluzzi is also an outspoken advocate for the rights of the entire LGBT population.

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EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
00:01 Welcome to Crime Time.
00:05 Introducing Mike Cavalluzzi, defense attorney.
00:15 Rolling Stone’s unreliable reporting of the UVA rape scandal.
19:40 Does it help or harm when someone is outed via social media.
23:45 Epidemic of police violence against the black community.
25:40 Benjamin Crump, civil rights attorney who represented Brown family.
28:15 When does excessive police force become a federal issue rather than a state issue?
34:20 Video of John Crawford being gunned down in Wal-Mart for shopping for an air rifle.
35:35 What role should a criminal record play in the indictment of a police officer?
38:15 Thank you and goodbye.