Curtin Retrial: Justice, Secrets & the Fight for Open Court

Attorney Franz Borghardt joins the show to unpack the explosive retrial of Melanie Curtin, convicted in the infamous Livingston Parish case tied to Dennis and Cynthia Perkins. With graphic evidence and high-stakes accusations of rape and voyeurism, the state wants the courtroom closed during the victim’s testimony. But Curtin’s defense insists on transparency, claiming new evidence will contradict prior testimony. Borghardt dives into the legal clash between victim protection, press freedom, and the defendant’s constitutional right to a public trial. It's a tense crossroads of justice, privacy, and due process—raising tough questions about how far the system should bend in pursuit of fairness.