122. One woman's effort to reduce the number of incarcerated Blacks

Podcast: JUSTUS with Jack & Gonzo · Jack D’Aurora and John Gonzales

Opublikowano: 2026-02-13

While only about 13% of the nation’s population is Black, the percentage of incarcerated Blacks can be as high as 50 %. The proportion of Black men on death row is significantly higher than that of whites. Our guest, Courtney Teasley, a criminal defense lawyer, emphasizes the responsibility that defense attorneys have in contributing to incarceration rates. Some lawyers fail to communicate with clients, push plea deals without proper consultation, and neglect to use available court resources or file necessary motions. This lack of diligence can result in missed opportunities for discovering evidence that could change the ou...