Sanctuary in the Jungle

Sanctuary in the Jungle is a criminal defense podcast exploring the vital role criminal defense attorneys play in our justice system. Drawing on insights from renowned attorneys Edward Bennett Williams and Michael Tigar, the podcast likens criminal courts to a sanctuary for rational decision-making amidst our jungle-like world where emotion and intuition often drive judgment and vengeance. Within the courts, our decisions should use empathy and unconditional regard. They should be grounded in evidence and guided by enduring constitutional principles: the presumption of innocence, the right to counsel, and the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Defense attorneys safeguard these fair practices, upholding justice not only through legal process but through a deep recognition of human dignity. Through candid conversations with defense attorneys and advocates, Sanctuary in the Jungle reveals the emotional realities of defense attorneys' work while reaffirming the values of justice, fairness, and humanity at the heart of the legal system.