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Alleged rape victim held in detention – Her lawyer Lisa Franco says she was never advised regarding her rights
A judge in California has taken the extraordinary step of holding a 17-year-old alleged rape victim in juvenile detention. Why?
She failed to show up to court as a key witness against her alleged rapist, Frank William Rackley Jr. Prosecutors say he is a career criminal and a serial rapist.
Lisa Franco, the alleged victim's attorney, says her client is terrified to testify because she's afraid for her safety.
Franco talks with Ashleigh Banfield this morning and explains why her client should be released.
Evidence standards in Zimmerman case? Defense attorney Brad Conway explains
Defense attorney Brad Conway on how much evidence must be presented to charge George Zimmerman in Martin shooting.
Details of Tennessee 'evolution bill' – Law author on why teachers need protection when discussing challenges to evolution & climate change
Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson, who authored a bill that protects teachers who challenge evolution and climate change in the classroom, explains why his state needed this legislation and responds to criticism.
The problem with "Stand Your Ground" – Fla. State Sen. Chris Smith on legal issues surrounding the law
This morning on Early Start, Florida State Sen. Chris Smith explains the complications with using the "Stand Your Ground" law in Florida shooting cases and as it relates to the Trayvon Martin case. He also explains the legal ramifications if Martin's shooter, George Zimmerman, is not prosecuted.
Grandmother faces capital murder charges in child's running death
Farrah Ashley, whose daughter was friends with Savannah Hardin, the young girl who died after being forced to run for hours, explains why she thinks that the girl's grandmother deserves the death penalty.
Unarmed teen shot in self-defense? Paul Callan explains
Paul Callan explains "Stand Your Ground" law in connection with the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida.
