During every criminal trial, the accused has the option of defending themselves. If they choose to do so, it rarely results in a positive outcome. In this episode of The BTC, Vicky and Janelle discuss two times defendants chose, and were forced to, defend themselves.
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Research links here!:
Tribune Chronicle – “Juror remembers oddities of Traficant trial”
The New York Times – “James A. Traficant Jr., Cast Out by Congress in Bribery Case, Dies at 73”
Justia – United States v. Traficant, 558 F. Supp. 996 (N.D. Ohio 1983)
The New York Times – “Corruption Case Against Ohio Congressman Goes to Jury”
Caselaw Access Project – United States v. Traficant, 566 F. Supp. 1036 (1983)
FindLaw – United States v. Traficant (2004)
The Washington Post – “James A. Traficant Jr., colorful Ohio congressman expelled by house, dies at 73”
“James Traficant; Railroaded out of Congress 1 of 2” (Youtube)
Roll Call – “Congressional Hits and Misses: Best of James Traficant”
“Official Congressional Directory” by United States Congress
USA Today – “Beam me up: 5 classic Jim Traficant quotes”
Casetext – U.S. v. Traficant (United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit)
Cleveland.com – “Ex. Rep. Jim Traficant is seriously injured in tractor accident”
United States Courts – “Facts and Case Summary – Gideon v. Wainwright”
Thirteen – “Gideon v. Wainwright”
The New York Times – “Gideon’s Promise, Still Unkept”
St. Petersburg Times – “Gideon Happy After Acquittal In Famed Case”
Ct.gov – “Clarence Earl Gideon V. Wainwright, U.S. Supreme Court, 1963”
