Chapter 7 | Lucky Tuna
Summary
This episode details the wrongful conviction of Anthony DePippo and his eventual acquittal after two decades in prison. Lawyers Mark Baker and Mark Agnifilo secured a third trial by introducing evidence pointing to the real killer, Howard Gombert. Through rigorous cross-examination of coerced witnesses, they dismantled the prosecution's case, leading to DePippo's freedom and a subsequent civil settlement.
Topics discussed
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Mark Baker takes on Anthony DePippo's wrongful conviction case
The legal strategy to introduce Howard Gombert evidence
Mark Agnifilo meets DePippo and reviews the Gombert books
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Trial begins: Cross-examining witness Denise Rose
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Gombert's victims testify and original witness recants
Cross-examining Detective Castaldo and closing arguments
The verdict: Not guilty and immediate release
Life after prison, PTSD, and the civil settlement
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