Episode 79: The Prosecutor

Episode 79: The ProsecutorGuest: Guest: Heather Webb This week’s podcast will focus on the prosecutor. The prosecutor is a very important player in the criminal justice field. He or she has a great deal of discretion, takes an oath to uphold the law, and has to maintain a high degree of integrity. Dewhitt is proud to say that he knows in particular a couple of prosecutors who are very professional and wonderful human beings. They both practice in McLean County, Illinois.  Today’s guest, Heather Webb, is a young lady who has displayed a great deal of perseverance. She earned a GED, is currently employed for the Bloomington Police Department as a 911 dispatcher and works third shift. Bingham and Heather discuss the following:  Where Heather was born and raisedWhat high School she attendedWhy she took the courseHer planned career pathThe role of the police in prosecutionProsecutorial discretionThe Pretrial Fairness ActThe role of the prosecutor in setting bailTwo main factors the prosecution argues in regard to bailThe first state to have cashless bailImmediate and Urgent NecessityBlack Lives MatterWhite SupremacyWhat she’d like to see the Biden administration accomplishYou can listen to the JFA Podcast Show wherever you get your podcast or by clicking on one of the links below.https://dlbspodcast.buzzsprout.com https://blog.feedspot.com/social_justice_podcasts/   https://peculiarbooks.org  Also if you are interested in exercise and being healthy check out the Top 20 Triathlon Podcasts.https://blog.feedspot.com/triathlon_podcasts/