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Connections: Does the Justice System Favor the Wealthy?

A judge dismissed the murder charge against Charlie Tan, who was charged with shooting his father to death in their Pittsford home. District Attorney Sandra Doorley said this was a decision based on privilege, adding that it wouldn't have happened for a city kid. Is she right? We look at the justice system that seeks to offer no advantage based on economic circumstances. Our guests:

  • Brian DeCarolis, defense attorney for Charlie Tan
  • Jon Hand, reporter, Democrat and Chronicle
  • Jennifer McGoff, Tan trial juror
  • Reverend Lewis Stewart, president, United Christian Leadership Ministry of Western, NY
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Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.

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