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Race, Privilege and the Stanford Rape Case
The six-month sentence for a star athlete convicted of sexual assault has created national outrage. In an open letter, Vice President Biden has told the un-named victim her powerful statement about what she's endured may "save lives" in the future. We hear about the implications for the justice system.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenThe six-month sentence for a star athlete convicted of sexual assault has created national outrage. In an open letter, Vice President Biden has told the un-named victim her powerful statement about what she's endured may "save lives" in the future. We hear about the implications for the justice system.
Later on the program, is the Tesla all-electric Model S unsafe on the road?
Photo: Former Stanford student Brock Turner who was convicted of sexual assault of an unconscious and intoxicated woman is shown in this Santa Clara County Sheriff's booking photo taken January 18, 2015. (Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department Handout via Reuters)
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