Ep 41 - Trial Diary - The People v Christopher Rodriguez, Part One w Danielle De Smeth

Christopher Rodriguez was a teacher who worked at the UCLA Early Care and Education Center for nearly 25 years. He stands accused of a number of charges of sexual abuse of children at the school, and attorney Danielle De Smeth is representing several of the victims' families in potential civil litigation regarding UCLA's negligence and liability for Rodriguez's alleged crimes. In this trial diary, Danielle explains the relationship between criminal and civil trials, and offers details on how abusers can hide in plain sight by manipulating their institutional position. This is a disturbing and eye-opening conversation about kids, parents teachers, and the legal system's role in challenging powerful people and organizations. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic