Hidden Verdicts
Hidden Verdicts uncovers forgotten legal cases that shaped history, presented in an engagingly unforgettable way. Hosted by Jeff Brown, a lawyer and proud Actors' Equity member, this podcast offers a fresh perspective on the law, making complex topics accessible and fun for all ages and educational levels. Join us as we explore the stories behind the cases that changed America.
Podcasting since 2024 • 13 episodes
Hidden Verdicts
Latest Episodes
State Secrets vs. Justice: The Man the Courts Wouldn’t Help.
In this episode of Hidden Verdicts, we explore the chilling case of Khalid El-Masri, a German citizen who was mistakingly abducted, tortured in a CIA black site, and denied justice by the courts. His story reveals the terrifying consequen...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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17:33
The Battle of Identity: What It Means to Be a Tomato.
In this episode of Hidden Verdicts, we explore the bizarre 1893 Supreme Court case Nix v. Hedden, where a tomato’s identity was put on trial. Was it a fruit or a vegetable? The case went beyond tariffs to touch on...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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12:28
When The Supreme Court Sanctioned Forced Sterilization.
In this chilling episode of Hidden Verdicts, we examine the disturbing legal foundation that connects the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Buck v. Bell to Adolf Hitler’s Final Solution. Discover how the legal sanct...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:43
The Spark of Death: Edison’s Gift and the Supreme Court’s Darkest Ruling.
In 1890, William Kemmler made a fateful decision—he chose the electric chair over the hangman’s noose, becoming the first man in history to die by electricity. But what he thought would be a quick and painless death turned into a gruesome s...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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19:16
Kamala Harris: White, Black, or Indian? Make America Think Again.
In this episode of Hidden Verdicts, we dive deep into the legal gymnastics that dictated who was considered black and who wasn’t, with monumental cases like Plessy v. Ferguson setting the groundwork. How did the Supreme Court de...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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15:34
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