The Teacher's Trial · The Australian

Episode 8: The Reporter And The Cop

July 1, 2022·1 hr 48 min·5 clips
Pauline David accuses detective Damien Loon of lying under oath about a key witness's phone call.
This episode analyzes week eight of Chris Dawson's murder trial, focusing on the defense's aggressive cross-examination of detective Damien Loon for alleged police misconduct and journalist Hedley Thomas for potential witness contamination through his podcast The Teacher's Pet. It explores key evidence like diaries and witness testimonies, highlighting the tension between media influence and legal proceedings.

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A courtroom episode about proof, framing, and what the podcast asks listeners to infer.

The episode follows the trial as the podcast itself comes under cross-examination, with the court weighing whether Hedley Thomas fairly represented the material, the context, and the listener's understanding.

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Press play if you want the trial to test the podcast itself, not just the accused.

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