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Abuse of Power: State of Florida vs. Krishna Maharaj
- By: Ryan Alexander Steiner, Rebecca Evans, Ross Dinerstein
- Narrated by: David Rudolf, Sonya Pfeiffer
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- Abuse of Power
- State of Florida vs. Krishna Maharaj
- Abuse of Power
- Sonya Pfeiffer and David Rudolf introduce the podcast
- October 16th, 1986: What do we know?
- Before we go any further, we need to go back in time...
Meet the hosts, plus guest Clive Stafford Smith...
David Rudolf
David Rudolf is one of the pre-eminent trial lawyers in the country, specialising in high-profile and complex criminal and civil rights cases. He has been listed for more than twenty-five years in The Best Lawyers in America and was one of only three criminal defence lawyers selected for the inaugural class of the North Carolina Lawyer Hall of Fame. In recent years, in addition to his work defending individuals accused of crimes in federal and state courts, he has successfully represented individuals in civil rights litigation against law enforcement agencies arising from wrongful convictions.
Rudolf has also been recognized for his work with professional organisations, serving in various leadership positions. Most recently, he has received worldwide acclaim for his representation of Michael Peterson in The Staircase on Netflix. As a result of his work in The Staircase, Mr. Rudolf received the prestigious Praeses Elit Award from the Dublin Law Society at Trinity College in Ireland.
Sonya Pfeiffer
Sonya Pfeiffer is a former award-winning television journalist who is now a practicing civil rights and criminal defence attorney. As a journalist, she worked internationally covering major international stories including the Yitzhak Rabin assassination and the signing of the Dayton Peace Accords. Pfeiffer has also directed and produced documentary films including the award-winning short Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Social Justice.
Pfeiffer attended law school at UNC-Chapel Hill and now practices criminal defence and civil rights in Charlotte, NC, at Rudolf Widenhouse. A skilled communicator, Pfeiffer has successfully counselled numerous clients through both jury trials and complicated plea negotiations. She presents continuing legal education courses across the country and is a Trial Advocacy teacher at the University of Toronto.
Pfeiffer is also the owner and director of Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art in Charlotte, NC. The gallery has been honoured by Charlotte Magazine and Elevate Lifestyle.
Clive Stafford Smith
Clive Stafford Smith JD OBE was born in Cambridge, he is a dual UK-US national. He is the founder and director of 3DCentre a non-profit human rights training centre. He previously founded and directed the legal action charities Reprieve (in London), and LCAC (in New Orleans).
From 1984-2004 he represented over 300 people facing execution in the US, as well as bringing the first challenge to Guantánamo Bay, where he has secured the release of 81 detainees. Upon returning to the UK he has continued to represent prisoners in the US and round the world, including Kris Maharaj. In 2000, he was awarded the OBE by Queen Elizabeth II for 'services to humanity'. He lives in Dorset UK.
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- T. Graham
- 19-02-22
riveting
loved this podcast but was very angry with outcome. Well told and would recommend
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- Anonymous User
- 08-12-21
An incredible story, deftly told
This podcast tells the extraordinary story of Kris Maharaj, a British man sentenced to death for a double murder he didn't commit. Kris' story is pretty much the definition of the word clusterfuck - everything that can go wrong, does!
Narrators Sonya Pfeiffer and David Rudolf bring clarity to a complex tale. They cast a legal eye over proceedings, examining the evidence that tells a very different story to the prosecution at Kris' trial. As with any good murder mystery, the listener is encouraged to look beneath the surface. The Moo Youngs' briefcase operates as a kind of Pandora's box and takes us down a rabbit of hole all sorts of cartel shenanigans.
Framed by the police and screwed over by a US justice system that doesn't seem to care if you are innocent as long as they have someone for the crime, Kris' story is a gross miscarriage of justice. Nobody wants to admit they got it wrong.
This would be a hopeless story if it wasn't for the strength and determination of Kris, his wife Marita - both 82 - and his lawyers, notably Clive Stafford Smith, who has been representing Kris pro bono for 28 years. Clive now represents Kris through 3DC.org.uk (not Reprieve).
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- Big D's BBq
- 26-11-21
Excellent
Great podcast detailing a major injustice. Had me gripped from start to finish and clearly shows how things can go wrong.
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- LG
- 13-01-22
Interesting
Liked this podcast and unlike others of its kind has lots of original information in each episode rather than constant recaps. Also raising such an important issue and the profile of cases.
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- Fiona S
- 22-12-21
Brilliant Podcast
So sad, infuriating & maddening though. How can this happen-unbelievable. I urge everyone to listen to it.
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- Anna
- 01-12-21
Compelling account of misjustice
Excellent coverage of such a sad case, David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer ensure readers are following each twist and turn and constantly clarify law rules so everyone can follow this sad case. Admiration for all involved in this case who continue to be persistent in bringing justice for Kris and admiration for highliting the abuse of the system with all publications of abuse of power.
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- M
- 03-12-21
This left me so angry.
Compelling listening. A terrifying account of how broken the US legal system is and the peril of being wrongly accused of a capital crime in America. The story is about what I am pursuaded is a certain miscarriage of justice but what should be on trial here are the US judiciary and the system they nourish. After 30 years I can't help thinking that there are just too many people who would be in serious trouble for them EVER to admit they made a mistake. I was so frustrated by the end I wanted to scream. Instead I went and made a donation to Reprieve. I don't think anything short of a Presidential pardon can save Kris Mahraj now.
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- Marina Andrade Boz
- 06-01-22
What an incredible and sad story
This is a must for anyone that likes true crime stories. One of the "best" ones out there. I say best in quotes because its very captivating but also frustrating because of the injustice that it describes. Honestly, more poeole should hear this story. It is about a man in a wrong place and time fighting for his life against party corrupt, partly indifferent USA meatgrinder of a justice system.
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- Mrs. P. Legge
- 04-02-22
TOTAL DISBELIEF!
I trully can't get my mind around this podcast, it's beyond understanding.
How can the American juridical system allow this frail man & woman to live like this.
Even with all the evidence saying he's innocent, still they won't free him.
It's not a new trial he needs it's opening the gates & letting him live the rest of his life with his wife & whatever little dog they get.
In my opinion it's just all these judges etc., don't want egg on their faces, you could see with his first lawyer, somebody had got to him.
I fully agree, a world wide film is needed.
where's Stephen Spielberg when you need him.
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- RA
- 27-12-21
Must listen!
Unbelievable! This story needs to be told and heard everywhere. Kris deserves a new trial and most of all, justice.
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