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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 46 MIN

Team Keshia Golden

from The Cook County Public Defender Podcast · host Aaron Goldstein

Today we sit down with the members of Team Keshia:Julie Koehler, Associate Director of the Homicide Task ForceKyan Keenan, Assistant Public Defender with the Homicide Task ForceSierra Bartlett, Mitigation SpecialistHolly Krig, Director of Organizing with Moms United Against Violence & Incarceration.Team Keshia discusses the tragic case of Keshia Golden who is facing First Degree Murder charges for defending herself against her long-time abuser after he attacked her when she was 8 months pregnant. The Cook County State's Attorney has decided to continue to prosecute her despite the overwhelming evidence showing Keshia acted in self-defense and campaign promises to protect survivors of domestic violence. You can contact the State's Attorney here.Image credit: Monica Trinidad

Today we sit down with the members of Team Keshia:Julie Koehler, Associate Director of the Homicide Task ForceKyan Keenan, Assistant Public Defender with the Homicide Task ForceSierra Bartlett, Mitigation SpecialistHolly Krig, Director of Organizing with Moms United Against Violence & Incarceration.Team Keshia discusses the tragic case of Keshia Golden who is facing First Degree Murder charges for defending herself against her long-time abuser after he attacked her when she was 8 months pregnant. The Cook County State's Attorney has decided to continue to prosecute her despite the overwhelming evidence showing Keshia acted in self-defense and campaign promises to protect survivors of domestic violence. You can contact the State's Attorney here.Image credit: Monica Trinidad

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