Chapter 5
What does Darnell Houston tell Bryan Stevenson?
Bill Hooks is lying about seeing Walter's truck at Jackson Cleaners.
(True or False)
Ralph Meyers knew who really killed Ronda Morrison?
False.
He thought that Ralph may change his story again.
What did the local media in Monroe County print about Walter?
They said that he was a dangerous "drug kingpin", "sexual predator" and "gang leader".
What is the definition of Perjury?
Willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath.
What does Bryan realize after speaking to the new district attorney, Tom Chapman?
What did Bill Hooks receive for lying about Walter?
$5,000 AND immediate release from jail.
What did Ralph Meyers admit at the hearing?
He lied about Walter's involvement in the Morrison murder.
Why did Tom Chapman reopen the case against Walter McMillian?
He realized his own reputation was on the line if Walter was found innocent.
Name the term:
Dishonest or illegal behavior by those in positions of power
Corruption
What does Bryan learn about Walter's personality after spending time with him?
Walter was kind and didn't like to speak badly about people.
What important information was found on old flyers for the fish fry?
1. The date of the fish fry (Nov. 1st)
2. The address (Walter's house)
How were the black community members treated on the second day of the hearing?
They were prohibited from entering the courtroom.
Why did Bryan Stevenson think that filming '60 Minutes' was a good idea?
What is the definition of Adjourned?
A statement used to mark the end of a meeting or legal case with the intent to begin again later.
Why do Walter's entire family want to meet with Bryan Stevenson?
They are dedicated to getting Walter out of prison.
When did Clay Kast convert Walter's truck to a low-rider?
6 months after the murder.
What did Mrs. Williams shout in the courtroom.
"I'm here"
(True or False)
The new ABI investigators decided that Walter had NOT killed Ronda Morrison?
True.
Name the term:
Damaging someone’s reputation
Defamation.
Why does Bryan say it's important to spend time with his clients?
Learning about their lives/their trauma helps Bryan to defend his clients in court.
After receiving all the files from Walter's case and securing a new trial, what happened to Bryan Stevenson and the EJI?
They started receiving bomb threats.
What was realized after playing the tape of Tate, Benson and Ikner interrogating Ralph Meyers?
Tate, Benson and Ikner pressured and threatened Ralph to testify against Walter.
(True or False)
The ABI investigators insisted that Walter be released from prison immediately?
False.
What is the definition of Coerce?
The use of intimidation or threats to force (or prevent) someone to do something they have a legal right to do (or not to do).