QL8: The Elie Mystal Interview
In this episode former litigator and current executive editor at above the law Elie Mystal discusses his article Here’s How Black People Could Use Jury Nullification To Break The Justice System
Summary
Episode Length
55:57
Topics Covered
11
References Made
29
Topics Discussed
Elie Mystal on why he left the legal field
In part 1 Mr. Mystal describes his familial background and what lead him to leave law and focus on critiquing the legal system
Elie Mystal on justice
In part 2 Mr. Mystal defines what he means when he uses the word justice within the context of his article
Elie Mystal on the criminal justice system
In part 3 Mr. Mystal elaborates on what he means when he uses the phrase justice system within the context of his article
Elie Mystal on racism
In part 4 Mr. Mystal defines racism and identifies who he believes practices the concept
Elie Mystal on jury nullification
In part 5 Mr. Mystal defines and provides a historical framework for the concept of jury nullification
Elie Mystal on violence
In part 6 Mr. Mystal explains why black people resorting to violence against the system for the non-justice experienced by victims of extrajudicial murders will not solve the problem
Elie Mystal Motivation
In part 7 Mr. Mystal explains his theory and motivation for suggesting the application of jury nullification by nonwhite black people
Mr. Mystal on when to use jury nullification
In part 8 Mr. Mystal explains the cases in which the concept of jury nullification should be used
Mr. Mystal on white allies
In part 9 Mr. Mystal discusses white allies and how to identify them
Mr. Mystal on jury striking
In part 10 Mr. Mystal defines and provides a historical framework for the concept of jury striking
Mr. Mystal on pushing jury nullification
In part 11 Mr. Mystal provides suggestions on ways push the importance of jury nullification
References/resources mentioned
Mr. Mystal
ANC (African National Congress)
Crime of Passion Jury Nullification Case
The Devil’s Advocate
Host
Here’s How Black People Could Use Jury Nullification To Break The Justice System
Neely Fuller
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