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Podcast: The Rodgers Brief
Episode: Manslaughter Charge in U.K. Hockey On-Ice Death, Ortis Closing Arguments, Veltman Terrorism Verdict, Star U.S. Cyclist Murder Verdict, SCC Denies Crown in Kitch Appeal, ICC Chief Prosecutor in Gaza
Description: This week in law, we have seen a very unusual charge out of the United Kingdom. A hockey player has died as a result of a collision on the ice, where the skate from the opposing player hit him in the neck and ultimately led to his death. Prosecutors in the UK have charged Matt Petgrave, the other player, with manslaughter. I describe what manslaughter is supposed to mean, and how it might apply in this case.
Other cases being covered this week are the closing of the Cameron Ortis trial, the Nathanial Veltman terrorism verdict, the verdict in...