In the second week of this 8-part series, M.O.R.E and Grassroots Justice of the South Hills continue to dive into important issues plaguing our broken system. This week we have Lisa Middleman, a top contender for Court of Common Pleas and long-time Public Defender, along with Hilary Wheatley Taylor, candidate for District Magistrate, and Laura Perkins from Casa San José discussing the tricky interplay between the police, the district attorney’s office, and our court system.
Real Talk on Our Courts
This episode is part 2 of an 8-part series. Check out the full list below:
- Why are there So Many People in Our Jail? featuring Hilary Wheatley Taylor and Giuseppe Rosselli
- The Police, District Attorney, and Our Courts featuring Hilary Wheatley Taylor, Lisa Middleman, and Laura Perkins
- Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Our Courts featuring Hilary Wheatley Taylor, Nicola Henry-Taylor, and Tim Grealish
- Kids in Our Courts featuring Hilary Wheatley Taylor, Tiffany Sizemore, and Ghadah Makoshi
- Why Should We Care About Family Division? featuring Judge Elliot C. Howsie, Sabrina Korbel, and Alyssa Cowan
- Restorative Justice and Post-Trial Relief featuring Hilary Wheatley Taylor, Zeke Rediker, and Richard Garland
- Landlords, Tenants, and Our Courts featuring Hilary Wheatley Taylor, Judge Mik Pappas, Prof. Jerry Dickinson, and Daniel Vitek
- Fines, Fees, and Our Courts featuring Hilary Wheatley Taylor, Chelsa Wagner, and Wrenna Watson