Is This Legal?
Some dynamic duos solve crime, some commit crime, and some just like to talk about it. Get comfortable and let premier Denver criminal defense attorneys Russell Hebets and Colin McCallin break down legal issues for you in a lighthearted, easy-to-follow style. Whether you're looking for advice that might help you out of a jam, or you're interested in true crime events from around the country, or you just want to sound smart at a party, the guys at Is This Legal? have you covered. Credit to Jason Tohtz for his stellar sound engineering and epic original podcast compositions.
Is This Legal?
Ep. 101 Blindsided! Michael Oher and Touhy Family Adoption Bruhaha
Colin and Russ wade into the public dispute playing out between former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher and the Touhy family, who were the subject of a 2009 blockbuster movie called The Blind Side. Michael claims that the movie did not accurately portray what really happened with the Touhy's, because he was never adopted by them. He has filed a petition to end a conservatorship by which the Touhy family have been controlling his financial affairs. The Touhy family has also responded to these allegations. We break it all down here. Plus, Colin and Russ reveal their favorite Sandra Bullock movies, play Is This Legal, and of course a brand new DCOTW. Check it out!