281 | How Philly Public Defenders Uncovered Systemic Abuses in the Philly Police Department w/Paula Sen and Michael Mellon

Today, Hunter is joined by two Philly Public Defenders, Michael Mellon and Paula Sen, to discuss how their work with the Philly Public Defender Police Accountability Unit helped to uncover a systemic pattern and practice of lies and illegal use of surveillance cameras.

Guests:

Paula Sen, Assistant Public Defender, Defender Association of Philadelphia

Michael Mellon, Assistant Public Defender, Defender Association of Philadelphia

Resources:

Reporting on the Illegal use of Surveillance Cameras

https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/philadelphia-police-video-surveillance-drug-arrests-20240508.html

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