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1
What was the most convincing evidence in Walter's new trial?
A confession from the actual perpetrator
The evidence did not prove useful at all
Tapes of Ralph's interrogation
Fingerprints were lifted from the weapon
2
On the second day of the hearing, which of these issues had NOT been changed?
There was now a metal detector and dog in the court
The judge had been replaced from the previous day
They would not let Stevenson in the courthouse
Walter's relatives were having trouble gaining access to the court
3
How does Stevenson feel about Judge Norton's ruling?
Norton was friends with the previous judges
Norton is maintaining a long tradition of bias
Norton felt powerless to overturn the previous judge's ruling
Norton is just continuing the "status quo"
4
Stevenson and Eva Ansley encountered many issues in their law firm; most significantly...
recruiting lawyers and losing funding
corrupted evidence like DNA and hacked computer files
finding enough death row cases to represent
public defenders who were critical of lawyers
5
How was Charlie's story resolved?
Stevenson transferred the case to Juvie
The Jennings' help him pay for college
Mrs. Jennings never gave up on him
All of the above
6
Stevenson's experience with the police makes him realize that...
People of color and low income people are more likely to be seen as guilty
His work in criminal justice makes him a target
He should be careful not to be in the wrong place at the wrong time
the police often sweep up innocent people
7
Where was Walter while the alleged murder took place at Jackson Cleaners?
Replacing the transmission in his truck
Spending time with his mistress who was white
Robbing the store before murdering Rhonda M
At a church fish fry
8
Stevenson was accosted by police outside of his home in Atlanta. How did the police break the law?
The mocked and bullied him
They were intimidating Stevenson on behalf of the ABI
They didn't wear uniforms or provide ID
They searched his car without cause / warrant
9
Henry makes an impression on Bryan Stevenson for all the following reasons except:
Stevenson's visit with Henry is his first death row experience
Henry sings a spiritual song as Stevenson departs
Henry reminds him of his late grandfather.
Henry's gracious attitude surprises Stevenson
10
How does "proximity" relate to crime?
Those who can humanize incarcerated are able to understand society
Those who were formerly incarcerated often work on behalf of prisoners
Living near incarcerated = more empathetic
Those who can humanize the incarcerated are able to understanding prisoners
11
Which of the following issues did Stevenson NOT experience in Alabama while representing death row clients?
A former Veteran with PTSD
A state overturning a conviction and apologizing
a client with an extremely low IQ
A judge replacing a life in prison sentence with the Death Penalty
12
Why does Stevenson include stories of children who were incarcerated in adult prisons?
to show that kids deserve mercy
to show that kids commit capital crimes
to show that kids are at a big risk for victimization
to show he represent all ages
13
What has NOT contributed to the rise in the incarceration of mentally ill people?
accusations of possession and witchcraft
misguided drug policy and sentences
issues which violate social, racial, sexual, gender or other norms
deinstitutionalization of psychiatric facilities
14
Which does not often happen in jury trials in the South?
Jury cases are moved to counties with high-white populations
All black jurors will be dismissed
Jurors will be pulled from voting rolls
Juries have a balanced representation of women & POC
15
What is a "mitigation narrative"
Stories from childhood
The client's first person account (confession, or day of arrest)
The prosecutor's story
The context and history accounting for bad choices / behavior
16
What is the "collateral consequences of incarcerating women"?
Women are poor so it is hard for bond agents to collect
The men involved with crimes are often arrested as well
Women serve as examples
Most female prisoners have minor children
17
Was Walter able to sue and seek compensation for being wrongfully charged and imprisoned on death row?
Yes, a few hundred thousand dollars
No
Yes ($9 million)
No - the court threw out the appeal
18
What happened after Stevenson got a rule 32 petition on Walter's case?
Vickie Pittman's murder was solved
Sheriff Tate refused to turn over files
Judge Key retired
Stevenson's office received bomb threats
19
What is the most likely reason McMillian is accused of the murder of Rhonda Morrison?
The judge wanted a speedy trial
People in the town were jealous of his lumber business
Ralph Myers was trying to get a lighter sentence
Walter was having an interracial relationship
20
Why is the name of the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women ironic?
The prison has since become a mens prison
Tutwiler was the originator of the Girl Scouts
Tutwiler was an advocate for humane treatment
The prison is a supportive and nurturing place
21
Antonio Nunez was the youngest person sentenced to life in prison for...
murder two girls who were picking flowers
killing a woman at a dry cleaner
shooting a man who abused his mom
participating in a fake kidnapping with several others
22
How does American's current rate of incarceration compare to other nations?
Our rate of incarceration is higher than any other country in the world
Our rate of incarceration matches that of China's
Our rate of incarceration is not as terrible as Russia
Our rate reflects that Americans commit more crimes
23
What happened after Stevenson got an affidavit with Houston's testimony?
It was evident that Houston was lying
The new testimony was used in court
Houston recanted his testimony
Houston was charged with perjury
24
Where were Walter McMillian and Ralph Meyers held as pretrial detainees?
They bonded out
Solitary confinement
The local jail
Death Row
25
In 2005, the Supreme Court made which ruling?
banned death penalty to juvenile offenders
banned the death penalty in all 50 states
banned the death penalty for those with intellectual disabilities
Upheld individual state rights to determine death penalty cases
26
At Walter's new evidentiary hearing, what was significant about all the witnesses?
They were all police officers or lawyers
They were all white
They were all at Walter's house on the day of the murder
They were all members of Walter's family
27
Why is Monroe County, home of Walter, ironically famous?
Setting of the film Sweet Home Alabama
Launching point of Civil RIghts marches
Home of Harper Lee, author of TKAM
Location of museum for Tuskegee Airmen
28
What surprised Stevenson about the man with the Confederate bumper sticker on his truck?
He also had a confederate flag tattoo
Like Bryan, this man also loved chocolate milkshakes
He brought Jenkins a chocolate milkshake in court
He was self-diagnosed as mentally ill
29
Why is Bryan shocked about Joe Sullivan's case at first?
Joe had the reading level of a third grader
No wheelchair accessibility was provided for Joe
Most employees were white
A truck in the parking lot contained confederate bumper stickers
30
After his interaction with the police, Stevenson says that if he were younger, he would have...
filed a lawsuit for harassment
given a false name and gone about his business
filmed the event and streamed it live on social media
run and been shot
31
Why was the electric chair eventually discontinued in all states?
Convenience (lethal injection = easier)
Care - too many botched executions = cruel and unusual punishment
Cost - lethal injection is cheaper
Choice - felons prefer hanging or firing squad
32
Describe the tone of this passage: "He looked at me and said, 'I feel like a bird, I feel like a bird.'"
hopeful
fearful
victimized
paranoid
