Hidden Verdicts

Oct 14 2024
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Hidden Verdicts uncovers forgotten legal cases that shaped history, presented in an engagingly unforgettable way.  Hosted by Jeff Brown, a lawyer and proud Actors' Equity member, this podcast offers a fresh perspective on the law, making complex topics accessible and fun for all ages and educational levels.  Join us as we explore the stories behind the cases that changed America.

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State Secrets vs. Justice: The Man the Courts Wouldn’t Help.

Oct 14 2024 17 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of Hidden Verdicts, we explore the chilling case of Khalid El-Masri, a German citizen who was mistakingly abducted, tortured in a CIA black site, and denied justice by the courts. His story reveals the terrifying consequences of state secrecy and the limits of justice in the name of national security.Support the showThank you for listening to Hidden Ve

The Battle of Identity: What It Means to Be a Tomato.

Oct 11 2024 12 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of Hidden Verdicts, we explore the bizarre 1893 Supreme Court case Nix v. Hedden, where a tomato’s identity was put on trial. Was it a fruit or a vegetable? The case went beyond tariffs to touch on the deeper issue of how labels define us. Join us as we dive into this legal battle and reflect on what it means to be recognized for who—or what—you

When The Supreme Court Sanctioned Forced Sterilization.

Oct 08 2024 28 mins  
Send us a textIn this chilling episode of Hidden Verdicts, we examine the disturbing legal foundation that connects the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Buck v. Bell to Adolf Hitler’s Final Solution. Discover how the legal sanction of forced sterilization in America provided a model for Hitler’s policies of racial extermination and the far-reaching implications of that ruling

The Spark of Death: Edison’s Gift and the Supreme Court’s Darkest Ruling.

Oct 06 2024 19 mins  
Send us a textIn 1890, William Kemmler made a fateful decision—he chose the electric chair over the hangman’s noose, becoming the first man in history to die by electricity. But what he thought would be a quick and painless death turned into a gruesome spectacle. Behind it all was Thomas Edison, eager to showcase his latest invention in a way no one had expected. As the current

Kamala Harris: White, Black, or Indian? Make America Think Again.

Oct 02 2024 15 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of Hidden Verdicts, we dive deep into the legal gymnastics that dictated who was considered black and who wasn’t, with monumental cases like Plessy v. Ferguson setting the groundwork. How did the Supreme Court decide what fraction of someone’s blood made them a different race? And why do these outdated ideals still linger today? We explore the biza

How A Cell Phone Ended Up In Witness Protection.

Oct 01 2024 19 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into Carpenter v. United States, the case that forever changed digital privacy. Timothy Carpenter thought he was untouchable until his phone had other plans. When the FBI used his cell phone data to track his every move, Timothy found himself at the center of a legal battle that would reshape how law enforcement accesses your location data. Bu

Nine Justices v. Baby Jesus.

Sep 29 2024 15 mins  
Send us a textWhen Christmas decorations go too far, what’s a city to do? In 1984, a nativity scene in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, set the stage for an all-out courtroom drama. Enter Lynch v. Donnelly, where one man’s fight to remove baby Jesus from government property snowballed into a Supreme Court showdown. Was it the war on Christmas or just the constitution doing its job? Tun

The Day They Kicked Government Out Of The Bedroom.

Sep 26 2024 12 mins  
Send us a textWhat Tries to control the most post personal choices between a husband and wife? In this episode of hidden verdict, we dive into Griswold versus Connecticut, the case that redefined privacy writes in America. Estelle Griswold and Dr. Lee Buxton took a stand against a law and dictated with couples could and couldn’t do in the privacy of their own homes. Learn how the

When National Security Was Used To Hide Negligence.

Sep 24 2024 20 mins  
Send us a textA deadly plane crash, three grieving widows, and the government desperate to keep its secrets hidden. In this episode of Hidden Verdicts, we uncover the story behind United States v. Reynolds - the first case to establish the “states secrets’ privilege. What started as a quest for justice turned into a battle over national security, as the U.S. government invoked

When The Law Is Dirtier Than The Laundry.

Sep 23 2024 11 mins  
Send us a textIn 1866, Yick Wo, a Chinese Immigrant, stood up to a city’s unfair law, and change civil rights forever. Join us as we explore how one man’s fight against injustice reached the U.S. Supreme Court and exposed the dangers of discrimination hidden within the legal system. This is the story behind Yick Wo v. Hopkins - and why it still matters today.Support the showTha