A Public Defender's Radical Approach to Representing The January 6th Rioters | The New Yorker

[@PublicDefenderFilm]

Hello everyone, this is Andrea Kalin, the director of "Public Defender," and Ethan Oser, co-producer alongside me. Making “Public Defender” has been an incredibly eye-opening journey. It became a lens through which to question the systems that seem intent on dividing us, and holding those responsible accountable. “Public Defender” is about peeling back the layers of disinformation and understanding the complexities that often go unseen. Along the way, we uncovered a story we never anticipated-the powerful relationships between a liberal public defender in Washington, DC, and her clients caught up in the January 6th Capitol attack. Our hope is that “Public Defender” encourages you to dig deeper, to reflect on the role we all play in this divided landscape, and to see that even in the most polarized times, there’s room for dialogue, understanding, and change. We’ve crafted this film as an invitation to remain engaged, to push through the overwhelming noise of misinformation, and to embrace the difficult but necessary work of changing the narrative. We want “Public Defender” to stir meaningful conversations and spark reflection. It’s a reminder that the work of rebuilding trust and restoring our relationships is ours to carry forward. Thank you for watching and for being part of this ongoing conversation.

[@dopapier]

I think you achieved it, very powerfully. Many thanks.

[@PublicDefenderFilm]

@@dopapier Thank you for taking the time to watch the documentary!

[@TheKakan1337]

Then why would you defend those who tries to divide us and subjugate the rest of America?

[@TIOCI_0]

Thank you for such an illuminating and important piece. ❤

[@PublicDefenderFilm]

​@@TheKakan1337 There is a difference between those who summoned the mob through disinformation and the people who were swept up in it. The individuals who entered the Capitol on January 6th are being held accountable. More than 1,500 have been arrested so far, leading to hundreds of guilty pleas and convictions. What remains to be seen is true accountability for the leaders who laid the groundwork for this violence and division. Accountability is on the ballot this November.

[@petrihadtosignupforthis8158]

This woman is what comes to mind as "the best of us". Bless her. Thank you Heather.

[@OddWoz]

Indeed. She really is incredibly genuine.

[@folasadeosibodu7119]

Still not taking accountability what an embarrassment

[@helene420]

Heather is an amazing woman, thank you for highlighting her!

[@onandanikolaisen5791]

What an incredible woman Heather is - full of compassion, humility, intelligence and strength! Thank you New Yorker!

[@PublicDefenderFilm]

We couldn't agree more! Thank you for watching.

[@purplestuff]

Full of naivety you mean.

[@oh-duh]

@@purplestuff Please don't mistake her kindness & subtle demeanor for weakness & naivety.

[@purplestuff]

​@@oh-duh I'm not mistaking anything. She's a fool.

[@Oldfarmlady]

​@@purplestuffHow so?

[@Beardlybeloved]

What an incredible person she is. The only issue is that it appears that the only people capable of this level of empathy and understanding can only be found on one side of the aisle, so to speak. Had they successfully overturned the 2020 election, there would be no grace extended to those that they silenced. And I think that’s what I find most troubling.

[@joelewis1776]

Of course. There is only one party campaigning on hatred and removal of dissent.

[@SavageMinnow]

​@@joelewis1776the thing is, both parties believe that's the other party.

[@CoercedJab]

I think you watch too much TV

[@oh-duh]

the _impropriety of appearance..._ yes, I mean it the way I arranged it

[@brandonsimpson1617]

Well said

[@BeccaAl]

As much as I agree with Heather, who’s incredible, that only very few people should go to prison, that sentencing was the wrong way round! That lad is still spreading misinformation and feeding that beast. The woman, Annie, was genuinely remorseful and had a child to motivate her to continue to educate herself. I’d recommend audiobooks too, as some people, especially younger, don’t enjoy reading and process information better when listening or watching. Like this. Great content, thanks 🙏🏼

[@terintiaflavius3349]

I mean believing something that is not true isn't illegal.

[@BeccaAl]

@@terintiaflavius3349 believing a lie isn’t illegal. That’s not how they broke the law though. They weren’t charged with being gullible! They were part of an insurrection.

[@loadishstone]

I agree but the difference is in the EXTENT of what they did, not how much remorse they have. I agree, rehabilitation should be the goal but unfortunately this is the US.

[@MikeKoss]

LD straight up lied at his sentencing hearing. The only remorse he feels is remorse at being caught.

[@scisher3294]

@30:24 “make no mistake about it, the election was stolen”…. This is the brain rot that makes me worried for this country 😵‍💫😰 He seriously went through a whole court process, was shown proof of his mistakes and how he was brainwashed… then goes back to repeating lies 🫣🫠

[@helene420]

Crazy that he didn't get jail time, but the woman filled with remorse who changed her life did. Ugh.

[@helene420]

He's not very bright 😬

[@scisher3294]

@@helene420 most people that fall into committing crimes are “not bright”, or “desperate”, or both. Of course that doesn’t fit every criminal, but he certainly falls into your descriptor.

[@samgradyfilm]

Yeah this is why it's so dangerous to try and empathize with these traitors.

[@thompsonnoel]

Being chronically online, a hyperindividualized society and social isolation will do that to you...

[@danjohnston3422]

Jack is the worst aspects of the new social media mindset. He's 100 pounds of "lookit me" in a five pound sack of self-promotion. I wish him luck in his continued efforts to grow TF up. He's lucky to have a responsiible adult in charge of his defense.

[@anibababa]

he's still a person brother, he just needs some guidance

[@cr9525-j2m]

@anibababa you can lead a horse to water…

[@grumpyoldcat8302]

@@anibababano one said he wasn’t; in fact, that’s what the whole film is about.

[@brendar-b310]

Jack didn’t learn a thing, he just played the game!🙄🤯🤬 ITS SAD!!!

[@sderoski1]

Thank you for introducing me to Heather Shaner. What an inspiration! The stories of her clients are fascinating. This video was educational and valuable. I hope everyone watches it. I hope it gets 7 billion views.

[@FPOAK]

It may seem nuts that someone who isn’t registered to vote would travel to Jan 6th but it’s probably not unusual. We’re living in the strange era of the radicalized low-information voter

[@CoercedJab]

Ironic since low info voters are glued to their TVs and believe j6 was an inserection or something…

[@thawkxing]

Everything becomes personal and you have loads of people who vote against their best interests due to appeals to emotion and fear-mongering.

[@dr-wz4gf]

this is totally repulsive to me

[@cidercik]

No information voter. Wilfully ignorant

[@you6382tube]

@@thawkxing The book "What Happened to Kansas?" tells about the rise of populist and anti-elitist conservatism in the United States, (not only in Kansas.) Voters who continually vote against their own self-interests for decades. But things are turning around in Kansas in the past few years, perhaps.

[@typocoproject]

Heather’s words at the end “but the people in Congress, they better learn.” They didn’t learn a thing. And that is the real tragedy.

[@davidstorrs]

Some did. Democrats did, and honest Republicans like Kinzinger and Cheney did. Unfortunately, the honest Republicans were then immediately drummed out of the party and the dishonest Republicans have enough of a grip on Congress that they've been able to block almost any useful change.

[@r.c.rosario8435]

Curious what you think Congress should learn? Should Congress learn to defer to whomever wields their "power" by manipulating our weakest links, by victimizing the ignorant, most easily compromised, least patriotic, fools among us?

[@theresamccarthy9796]

Heather Shaner is a remarkable woman. Such compassion! She, and your storytelling helped me understand and feel for these people.

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

This is what reaching across the aisle with empathy and an open heart looks like. I wish luck to them both

[@PublicDefenderFilm]

Finding humanity across the aisle is the only way forward! Thank you.

[@evanthesquirrel]

​@banquetoftheleviathan1404bye felicia. Your kids won't miss you either.

[@purplestuff]

​@@evanthesquirrel going after somebody's kids? Typical republican chomo.

[@merivalefreya7064]

Heather, what an amazing woman and what a sad state of divide our country is in. My family has been devastated,like so many others, by the difference of political opinions we hold.

[@BradleyShannon]

It’s much more than differences of opinion - it’s disregard for morals, ethics, and the fundamentals of what it means to be a decent human being.

[@annuitcoeptis9997]

I am in law school. I hope I can be a tenth the lawyer and mensch she is. This is so heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.

[@RachaunaX]

The fact that Jack didn't face any harsh consequences is a travesty. He needed time for his brain to be offline. He's clearly an example of someone who missed a few hugs in his early years. The need for attention could be the one thing he and DJT have in common.

[@MF-qf7bs]

Guess you're not going to like the stack of subpoena's he has on his desk that he's waiting til after the election to start handing out .Sucks to be you.

[@TheKeyote]

It's crazy that the woman who felt genuine remorse, performed what I consider the start of her restitution by testifying at Jan 6 hearings, and seems to have actually changed her life for the better got time while the punk who still thinks this whole thing is a joke got off with probation.

[@nicholaslogan6840]

No need to lump orphans and victims of child neglect or abuse in with insurrectionists. I really hate when I see people imply a bad childhood makes you a bad person. It just sounds so privileged.

[@RachaunaX]

@nicholaslogan6840 It's actually just a non serios theory I have about attention seeking people. That they missed a few hugs in their life. Doesn't necessarily correlate to child abuse to me. Its just a light hearted statement that I often use.

[@das6109]

It'd be interesting if sentencing could include timed restrictions on things like access to social media. You see it with other activities or ability to visit certain types of places on probation.

[@StreetIntellect]

I feel for the mother who was sent to 60days incarceration - she appeared gunuine in her remorse. In the meantime, Liberty Dragon who is chasing fame and sees it all as a game will get into trouble yet again.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

No, not a game to Liberty Dragon. He has no core sense of identity, and without his contrived character, designed to fit in with MAGA's social media, and the cameras and audience being his mirrors, he is nothing to anyone, including himself. Without a reflection, he ceases to exist. This is survival. Every day is an existential crises for Liberty Dragon. A person in survival mode is not going to logically deconstruct that which is holding them losely together, in some form, and stopping them slip away into nothingness. This is not a game to Liberty Dragon. This is about desperately trying to hold on to a sense of self, and existence.

[@sstrange1973]

@@daniellamcgee4251 Thank You for this insight. Seeing the world through another's eye's is a very rare talent.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

@@sstrange1973 Thank you. 😊 I have lived a lot, so that makes it easier to understand others. Not many people are receptive to what I write, so I appreciate that you are.

[@elleburns8168]

@@daniellamcgee4251 bull excuses

[@CoercedJab]

@@sstrange1973 bro that true crime addicted chick literally just armchair psychoanalyzed someone she has NEVER met and I’m sure has NEVER spent more than 5 minutes watching that guy (who I’ve never heard about but yall have so reflect on that because yall literally promoting his channel by being so triggered about it)

[@michelleflora2957]

I also feel that these people should have education about their actions, that goes for ALL PEOPLE in prison.

[@sistermaryfrances4480]

The excuses these people have for being there is mind-bogglingly pure willfully ignorance!

[@MsTinaSnow]

Exactly!!

[@appraiser1717]

Sad to see these sheep following their orange god right off the cliff. :(

[@dagmastr12]

Yes we have a strong sharp leadership now.

[@mattfisher4798]

Yet, no surprise with these crazed cultists.

[@Apostate1970]

@@appraiser1717 no guarantee yet that they're going off a cliff. As far as we know so far they could all get pardons and even positions in government by 2025.

[@wh44]

​@@dagmastr12 Do we need strong sharp leadership leading us off a cliff? Is that the better alternative?

[@purplestuff]

​@@dagmastr12 you do.

[@sm70911]

The kind of person who makes America great.

[@jean9847]

Beautifully done. You opened my eyes and heart even wider. A shame the easily manipulated, poorly educated are paying the price for the Machiavellian. I shared this with the creators of the brilliant podcast, Ear Hustle created in San Quentin Prison to share with all. This is illustrates the failure of our system on so many levels. This public defender should be canonized a Saint or at least reverted in law schools.

[@jean9847]

Sorry for typos I was overwhelmed

[@tigerlilygirl2643]

Dangerous disinformation and misinformation should not be considered "free speech" when it incites violence, chaos and hate.

[@tekkieman]

Violence, yes. Hate, no. You either accept free speech or you don’t-there’s no in between. We don’t need any political party to be the arbiters of what you or I can say.

[@StoneyPompompurin]

⁠​@tekkieman Didn’t Hitler insight hatred with misinformation which then lead to like really bad violence? Wish we could’ve seen that one coming 😅

[@CoercedJab]

Congrats on parroting the Newspeak handed down to us by the colonizers miss tiger Lilly 😂

[@fugamantew]

@@tekkiemanoh yeah? Go yell “fire” inside a theater-be insistent about it and find out what it gets you. Free speech has its limits, the courts have said it time and time again. You are entitled to your opinion, but as soon as you find it in your heart to push them onto others, beware about intent.

[@Isammaig]

@@CoercedJab that's a lot of big words that mean absolutely nothing without context

[@chasefasten4120]

Very few people received large sentences for involvement in January 6th. People are being tried and convicted for their crimes. Because they could not envision a consequence for their crime does not mean they don't have liability.

[@nachtderginger]

This lady is a sweetheart but these people can't act the way they did and then cry about jail time.

[@HarryDirtay]

They'd bury her if their leaders told them it was okay

[@ColinMor-fj3qc]

people went to prison for decades for cannabis - and these people got nearly nothing for what they did? These people would NOT show any of you this same compassion. That woman is an insanely talented manipulator.

[@chandrad951]

What a beautiful human she is! Therapist, like coach and lawyer all in one.

[@diannadima7082]

Yes, you believed in a Dictator. Keep spreading the word and tell the truth. Try to fix the damage you have done.

[@eshoandy]

Heather reminds me of my middle school teacher. They are both similar in height but have a heart that is tender and personality that is big and mighty. Heather just like my teacher, has a determination to help people and love for humanity. So much strength through compassion and determination to help as much as possible from Heather and my former teacher.

[@PublicDefenderFilm]

Your teacher sounds wonderful! What a great example to set for students. Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@genericamerican7574]

⭐️16:41 *”Education is much more useful than locking people up and throwing away the key”⚠️🗝️📚📖🌈🌟*

[@apolloforabetterfuture4814]

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela

[@herculespayton2460]

Protest implies not to go inside, ex a courtroom, but to protest outside. If they did this then not be arrested.

[@herculespayton2460]

Their problem was intolerance to tolerance.

[@Josh-Parkhill]

Liberty Dragon is being encouraged by the feedback he gets on social media to seek out the beliefs that best suit him. If all of his social media followers and the reinforcement that came with it disappeared overnight, his belief system probably would too.

[@claudiobarbosa3092]

I LOVE Heather!!! THANK YOU, Heather!

[@MarlaBlair-ys2zu]

He cried when given probation. Relief that he did not get sentenced to time inside. He didn't cry when he trashed the Capitol, or violated offices, or screamed down the hall like a banshee and considered himself and his fellow travelers entitled to the space while claiming they were speaking for everyone, including the rest of us who would never have sullied and disrespected the building or other people's space. Maybe Jack should learn to read and pick up some information on civics and history.

[@cathylindeboo.9598]

And on WHO DJT really is!

[@bucketofbarnacles]

Bless you, Heather. Thank you, New Yorker.

[@dopapier]

Congratulations and thanks to the New Yorker staff who created this very moving documentary.

[@adam346]

Too many thoughts... most of them coalescing around "the cult is a warm place and being alone is scary" and how cowardly some of them are for having gone through this, this court system and the threat of jail and instead of realizing "cult bad" go back to it because being alone or wrong is far scarier.

[@bhaskarmukherjee4768]

Holy cow. 19:30 that art is gorgeous. I hope she finds her way back to life.

[@OneAmongBillions]

I cannot continue to watch these uncivilized goons, regardless of how noble the New Yorker purpose.

[@alilclosey28]

Kind of the opposite of the whole point Heather makes there bud

[@evanthesquirrel]

I also can't stand the New Yorker

[@purplestuff]

​@@alilclosey28 Heather's wrong, bud.

[@Choco-late-216]

People died.

[@mangolassi_.]

Excellent documentary with some truly unexpected facettes.

[@leward7788]

the mom is still minimizing what she did calling it "stupid" it was a violent attack on our country with a plethora of factual evidence to check yourself before committing to such an extreme act. the other parent needs to put their child before whatever they feel & I cant blame his fears. very few people have treason on their resume

[@socdologer]

A remarkable example of compassion and highly-evolved virtue. A keen reminder that those defendants and their fellows are also victims.

[@NoPodcastsHere]

This lady is a true legend...

[@vaunniethayer1484]

You can see that for people like Jack, it was just a game, a big joke, a fantasy. Stupid immature kid.

[@thomaslee3]

Thank you for sharing these stories. I enjoyed learning about these individuals.

[@EatItBeatIt]

I feel sad for the woman and, nothing for the guy. They are both such goof balls but, in such two different ways. Lonliness is a helluva thing.

[@gingerthomas5758]

Hmmm, curious as to how you missed HIS loneliness and sadness

[@EatItBeatIt]

@@gingerthomas5758 I didn't. I didn't specify either of them when I said loneliness. Interesting how YOU missed that.

[@gingerthomas5758]

@EatItBeatIt yeah well it obviously APPLIES to both of them sooo...

[@ryanzblue]

Oh no, actions have consequences

[@darrenivak4536]

Listening to you intensely, and thank you very much

[@becs1comm607]

Wow...This is an emotional and very insightful documentary.

[@iamluvsheisdeath7566]

Well done, you're absolutely amazing.

[@geisenm]

I know we're all in here dabbing on Jack, but I'm not going to lie, "I wouldn't usually have that much of an opportunity to see my mom" was absolutely heartbreaking

[@laurastabell2489]

Thanks for all youve done and for bringing this to light! We all have friends on both " sides" where we shouldnt be having sides at all. There lies the injustice!

[@tylerlittle1401]

Honestly, I feel as though its so important for us all to see each other as human and not other each other. Even if we are on different political sides, Not talking to each other just increases the divide. I love that this shows someone who stands by their oath and defends people even if she doesn't agree with them.

[@TimDwg]

All those MAGA’s would call Heather woke and liberal and someone they hate but she still represents them. She’s a saint.

[@Jeanpaulchampagne]

Annie,who is really remorsful got a jail sentence and Liberty Dragon,who's not remorsful at all,got probation??? Something is really wrong here!

[@PizzaPartify]

17:30 that Fox news commentator is absolutely unbearable

[@MilaIrish-dc4ze]

This is helpful. Thank you!!!

[@toi_techno]

The road to fascism is paved with empathy towards bad people Decency needs to be enforced

[@CaptainBuggyTheClown]

enforce decency.. got it fascist.

[@purplestuff]

​@@CaptainBuggyTheClown yeah... somebody doesn't know what fascism is.

[@LPno.9]

You mean sympathy., which is a choice. Empathy is an automatic, involuntary, emotional response. The internet has people using these words synonymously, but they aren't.

[@HarryDirtay]

​@@CaptainBuggyTheClownin order to prevent fascism, we need to mollycoddle fascists. You're a true luminary.

[@JohnFarmer-yt8cf]

@@CaptainBuggyTheClown The person is talking about forcing pig-headed jerks off their dopamine joy ride before they attempt insurrections based on easily debunkable lies. It's the opposite of fascism, which is the hate-celebrating roller coaster the jerks are riding.

[@rewindcat7927]

Excellent 👌 thank you for this interesting piece.

[@qleanwiththeq8990]

I don’t trust government but, i also support a candidate for president, seems a little hypocritical but, who am I? lol

[@cooljodejody]

This is a brilliant film highlighting what empathy is. Those that came and inflicted violence is one story but all the rest that came to simply protest should be given a chance to become educated and redeem themselves. I love the intent of this film. Thank you to all involved

[@2mangos]

Amazing lady!

[@vrpansy]

really excellent documentary. thank you heather for doing what you can to make the world better

[@txtphile]

Thank you.

[@mahankirnsr.1282]

I ADMIRE YOUR HEART. 💜

[@karmic5783]

I hope we can agree, no matter the accused crime, EVERY American deserves legal representation.

[@benbowland]

The fact that Jack got off without doing any time but Annie got locked up for 60 days is a crime

[@badger297]

No one has "voted for" anyone in (at least) the last 12 years. Every vote cast has been against the opposition rather than for a party or person. It disgusts me. Sincerely, A strict non voter

[@necessaryevilll931]

Such a thoughtful approach she has to practicing law - to stand between the immense power of the U.S. government and a single individual.

[@Junkyjames23]

Incredible documentary. Wouldn’t be shocked if this wins best documentary short!

[@von8298]

It’s not short

[@BirdParsons]

@@von8298thanks for the input Von

[@miralaoise]

every american needs to watch this

[@miralaoise]

get this in theaters somehow please

[@drenia100]

This is an unbelievable story, Heather Shaner, is totally selfless, this film illustrates how one person can change the world, Heather objectivity is remarkable. However, there are always consequences for actions.

[@lanternlis1425]

'Always be an activist.' Thanks Heather S.

[@chasdawes7541]

This brave, blue haired woman terrifies the fascist GOP.

[@CoercedJab]

Your political rhetoric reminds me of them. Hopefully you’re a bot otherwise reflect on your own fascist programming against your fellow countrymen

[@andreabennington]

​@CoercedJab Exactly what political rhetoric are you going on about? Attacking a mild and extremely sane comment about the fascist element of the GOP tells me the shoe fits you.

[@craigbradshaw5902]

@@CoercedJab. You made your comment in response to a very short, benign comment. Were you one of the “peaceful protestors “?

[@pjfin3185]

She is a great person,very patient with these people ,love this video

[@BethGuinn]

I'm so sorry for the suffering had by the people in this video. And I applaud Heather Shaner for her expression of compassion. Which is truly exemplary.

[@deanna5687]

This piece humanized January 6 rioters.

[@MiriamLevenson]

well, they are humans lol

[@joelewis1776]

Don’t forget who is actually to blame for January 6 yet will never face appropriate consequences

[@randomdude5938]

@@joelewis1776true but still… let’s not pretend every person there isn’t responsible for their own behavior.

[@purplestuff]

​@@MiriamLevenson technically.

[@karamiddleton2920]

Heather is a much, much better person than I am. I admire her so much.

[@susanhuntley9262]

They dont even know the meaning of those slogans. "New world order". Ps im grateful for this film. Im canadian, but jan 6 shook me

[@CoercedJab]

I think U don’t understand it in spite of your own presidents using the slogans to announce the new millennium (2001)

[@purplestuff]

​@@CoercedJab Canada doesn't have a president. 🤖🤖🤖🤖

[@canadiangemstones7636]

At 24:12 he leaves the courthouse and gives a clenched fist salute. Still a proud not-see. 😢

[@abraxasjinx5207]

He also still refers to the 2020 election as 'stolen' on the podcast that featured him. And he hasn't even paid the measly $500 fine. What kind of justice is this?

[@sstrange1973]

The irony of using a BLM Black Power fist in the air.

[@CoercedJab]

I really hope you’re a bot with that sheepish political rhetoric… which you use so often that you have to self censor the word just to spew your accusations LMAO

[@davidstorrs]

"Why aren't [prisoners] being given amenities such as GEDs?" Oh, hey, a new fan of prison reform. Cool! All it took was going to prison herself.

[@spiiiiitz]

This was brilliant. Thank you.

[@jonathandidley5262]

Jack needs to wake up and realize he’s been conned.

[@bulletsandbracelets4140]

Really hard to do that without a community around you. Really hope he's able to find some real friends someday and find a personality, and interests, outside of the internet and political activism. That's become the focus of too many people's worlds and it never leads to anyplace healthy or happy.

[@jonathandidley5262]

@@bulletsandbracelets4140 true. I’m fairly sure that it’s a common problem with a lot of these people and Americans in general. lots of loneliness.

[@jonathandidley5262]

@@bulletsandbracelets4140 Per your point about community, social media and the internet are not substitutes for community and real human interaction. It can supplement community and be a useful tool, but it can’t replace “real life”.

[@andrewdeen1]

that poor cat having to listen to that all day long

[@aarishowton8037]

The fact that a mother of a toddler got sixty days incarcerated and a young influencer with no children got none is insane to me.

[@mk881212]

She started with felonies which were downgraded. He had misdemeanors. They did different things and therefore therefore different consequences. His crime was trespassing. Different crimes, different time. And while terrible for the country, believing and saying the election was stolen is not a crime and nor should it be a crime.

[@terwillagermcghee4148]

She's a lying manipulator hes an autistic dude

[@davidstorrs]

Especially since she seemed genuinely remorseful and he did not.

[@rossanaglasgow2561]

so sad wne individuals DO NOT think for themselves,

[@joãoAlberto-k9x]

The New Yorker. 🎉. I ❤ NY too.

[@MrsHecklefish]

29:17 I'm with her...all the way. When will DJT and his cronies face accountability?!

[@denisequirk3966]

Thank you

[@VodShod]

9:55 it wasn't someone's imagination, it was a planned operation to manipulate people like this, and we haven't held nearly any of them accountable for doing so.

[@ciskaverster6979]

Much love to Annie and Jack

[@kristiroeowen]

My heart. Thank you for helping me see where my own empathy was lacking.

[@PublicDefenderFilm]

Thank you for opening yourself to being moved!

[@gingerthomas5758]

This is compelling

[@gillianbennett4518]

A beautiful story. I love your compassion n huge generous heart. Thank you❤

[@hoo_maan8735]

Wow, i almost feel bad for these people 😕

[@seandersg]

The lady walking out if the courtroom in a pajama onesie 🤣

[@nonyanks2510]

Needs to grow up and get a life!